New hope for stomach cancer patients with hidden HER2 marker

NCT ID NCT04309578

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding the targeted drug trastuzumab to standard chemotherapy could help people with advanced stomach cancer whose tumors test negative for HER2 in tissue but show signs of HER2 in their blood. 28 patients took part. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors and delay cancer growth.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Asan Medical Center

    Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

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