Gentler chemo dose offers hope for frail breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06105684

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

Summary

This study tests a lower daily dose of the chemotherapy drug capecitabine in 40 patients aged 60 or older, or those who are frail, with advanced breast cancer. The goal is to see if this gentler dose can still shrink tumors while causing fewer side effects. Participants will take one pill daily and be monitored every 12 weeks for response.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm

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  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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