Promising breast cancer combo trial halted early – only 6 patients enrolled

NCT ID NCT06408168

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial tested repotrectinib with or without fulvestrant in people with a rare, hormone-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer called invasive lobular carcinoma. The goal was to see if the combination could control the disease after standard treatments had stopped working. However, the study was terminated early and only enrolled 6 participants, so we have very little information about how well it worked or its safety.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
repotrectinib and fulvestrant
What this could lead to
If it worked, this could point toward a new treatment option for a rare type of breast cancer that has stopped responding to standard therapy.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 6 participants, so results are very limited. It is unclear if the combination is safe or effective, and no conclusions can be drawn.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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