Bone drug may cut breast cancer risk in women with dense breasts

NCT ID NCT04067726

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests whether denosumab, a drug used for bone health, can reduce breast density in premenopausal women with dense breasts. Dense breasts are a known risk factor for breast cancer. The trial involves 210 women and aims to see if lowering breast density could open new ways to prevent breast cancer in high-risk women.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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