New pill may help breast cancer patients avoid chemo delays

NCT ID NCT05394285

First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested a pill called hetrombopag in 60 people with advanced breast cancer who had low platelets from chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the drug could safely raise platelet levels and reduce the need for platelet transfusions or chemo delays. Results will help guide future use of hetrombopag for this side effect.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Henan Cancer Hospital

    Zhengzhou, Henan, China

  • Henan Cancer Hospital

    Zhengzhou, China

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