Heart shield for breast cancer patients: Beta-Blocker may prevent chemo side effect
NCT ID NCT03879629
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looks at whether the beta-blocker carvedilol can prevent or treat heart problems in breast cancer patients receiving HER2-targeted therapy. About 184 adults with HER2-positive breast cancer are randomly assigned to start carvedilol either before or after signs of heart strain appear. The goal is to find the best timing and duration of heart protection during cancer treatment.
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Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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