Gene clues may predict breast cancer drug success

NCT ID NCT02329639

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study examined whether specific gene variations influence how well metastatic breast cancer patients respond to chemotherapy with or without the drug bevacizumab. Researchers enrolled 307 women from Italy to compare outcomes and analyze genetic interactions. The goal was to understand which patients might benefit most from adding bevacizumab to standard chemotherapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Azienda USL 5 of Pisa

    Pontedera, Pisa, 56025, Italy

  • Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa

    Pisa, I Am Not in the U.S. Or Canada, 56125, Italy