Could an antibiotic boost chemo for breast cancer?

NCT ID NCT05114720

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding the antibiotic moxifloxacin to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with operable breast cancer. 559 participants were randomly assigned to receive either moxifloxacin or a placebo alongside their chemo. The main goal was to see if the combination extended the time before cancer returned or worsened.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

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