Experimental drug combo aims to shrink aggressive breast tumors before surgery

NCT ID NCT06353997

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

Summary

This phase II trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called INBRX-106 to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can shrink tumors in people with stage II or III triple-negative breast cancer before they receive standard chemotherapy. The study will enroll 12 adults whose tumors are measurable by ultrasound. The main goal is to see if the combination reduces breast tumor volume by more than 30% after two treatment cycles.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

INBRX-106 (an experimental immunotherapy that activates OX40 receptors on immune cells) combined with pembrolizumab (Keytruda, an approved immunotherapy)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could shrink tumors before standard treatment, potentially improving outcomes for people with triple-negative breast cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The combination may cause immune-related side effects or fail to improve response.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

triple-negative 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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  • Ellison Institute of Technology (EITM)

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    Los Angeles, California, 90064, United States

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  • Providence Portland Cancer Institute - Franz Clinic

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    Portland, Oregon, 97213, United States

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  • Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

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    Portland, Oregon, 97225, United States

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  • Swedish Cancer Institute

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    Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

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