Could an arthritis drug boost chemo for tough breast cancers?

NCT ID NCT05846789

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding the arthritis drug tocilizumab to standard chemotherapy helps shrink tumors or delay cancer growth in people with metastatic triple-negative or ER-low breast cancer. The trial includes both Black and non-Black participants to see if the drug works differently across these groups. About 168 adults who have had up to two prior treatments for advanced disease will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Duke University

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27708, United States

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  • Emory University

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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  • IU Health Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States

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  • Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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  • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

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  • Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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