New drug combo shows promise for tough breast cancer

NCT ID NCT02158507

First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested a combination of two drugs, veliparib and lapatinib, in 20 people with metastatic triple negative breast cancer who had already tried other treatments. The goal was to see if the combo was safe and could shrink tumors. Participants received both drugs, not a placebo. The study focused on tracking side effects and how many patients responded to treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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