New drug duo aims to wipe out lingering breast cancer cells

NCT ID NCT07191717

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase II trial tests two drugs, imlunestrant and abemaciclib, in 42 people with ER+ breast cancer who have tiny amounts of cancer DNA still in their blood after initial treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can clear these leftover cancer cells. Participants will take the drugs for up to 12 cycles and have blood samples and scans to track results.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

imlunestrant and abemaciclib

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option that clears remaining cancer cells from the blood, potentially reducing the risk of breast cancer recurrence.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The drugs may cause side effects like fatigue or low blood cell counts, and the treatment may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer Her2-receptor negative breast cancer invasive breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • UCLA / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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