Sound waves and immunotherapy: a new hope for breast cancer?

NCT ID NCT03237572

First seen Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This early-stage study tested a combination of focused ultrasound and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 13 people with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to see if the ultrasound could help the immune system better attack tumors. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

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