New shot could shield breast cancer patients from Chemo's dangerous side effect
NCT ID NCT06711523
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 3 trial tests a long-acting injection called PEG-G-CSF to prevent severe neutropenia (dangerously low white blood cell counts) after chemotherapy in 250 women with breast cancer. Participants receive either the test drug or the already-approved Neulasta. The goal is to see if the new injection works as well and is safe, potentially offering another option to reduce infection risk during cancer treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PEG-G-CSF (a long-acting injection to boost white blood cell counts)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a similar option to Neulasta for preventing dangerous drops in white blood cells after chemotherapy, reducing infection risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a late-stage trial, but it only includes breast cancer patients on specific chemo regimens. Results may not apply to all cancers or treatments. Side effects like bone pain or allergic reactions are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Cancer Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100142, China
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