New hope for breast cancer patients with brain spread: drug combo plus radiation trial opens

NCT ID NCT06016387

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study is for people with HER2+ breast cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord (leptomeningeal disease). It combines targeted drugs (tucatinib, trastuzumab, capecitabine) with radiation to the brain or spine. The goal is to see if this approach helps people live longer and keeps the cancer from growing in the central nervous system. About 30 participants will be enrolled.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

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  • The Ottawa Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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