New combo therapy shows promise for breast cancer brain tumors in early trial

NCT ID NCT03807765

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This early-phase study tested whether giving a type of focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) right after an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) is safe and helps control breast cancer that has spread to the brain. Fourteen adults with up to 10 brain tumors took part. The main goal was to check for serious side effects like brain swelling or seizures. Researchers also tracked whether the treated tumors shrank or stayed stable. The approach aims to improve treatment options for this hard-to-treat condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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