Can a common heart drug shield breast cancer patients from Surgery-Related heart damage?
NCT ID NCT07583134
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether the drug propranolol can prevent heart injury after breast cancer surgery in women who also have high blood pressure or angina. One hundred participants will either receive propranolol before surgery or standard care. Researchers will measure heart stress using blood tests and examine tumor samples.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
propranolol (a beta-blocker drug)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to protect the heart during breast cancer surgery for patients with high blood pressure or chest pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 100 people. It may not show a clear benefit, and propranolol can cause side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.
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Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea
Seoul, Seoul, 06591, South Korea
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