Fingernail moons may hold key to breast cancer therapy response

NCT ID NCT07590570

First seen May 16, 2026 ยท Last updated May 16, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether the half-moon shape at the base of your fingernail (called the lunula) is linked to how well breast cancer treatment works. Researchers will track 188 patients with invasive breast cancer who are receiving or will receive chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if lunula status can help predict treatment success and side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University

    Shanghai, 200127, China

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