New gel could fight breast cancer before surgery

NCT ID NCT03317405

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a gel form of the drug endoxifen on women scheduled for breast surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can treat or lower the risk of breast cancer. About 32 women with various stages of breast cancer or high risk will apply the gel or a placebo to their breast skin for up to 4 weeks before surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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