Clinical trials · Rochester, NY
Breast cancer clinical trials in Rochester
We’re tracking 27 recruiting breast cancer studies with a site in or near Rochester — including Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Rochester
- NCT05879926RecruitingPhase 3
Testing chemo after hormone therapy in premenopausal early breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial checks whether adding chemotherapy after standard hormone-blocking treatment works better for some premenopausal women with early-stage, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It targets patients with limited lymph node spread and a lower-to-intermediate tumor “recurrence” risk score.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT07630402Recruiting
Heart Imaging Study for Women With Early Breast Cancer
This study helps doctors find the best way to monitor heart health in women with HER2-positive breast cancer who are receiving a type of targeted chemotherapy. The goal is to catch any heart problems early and keep you safe during treatment.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–79 - NCT05633654RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug combo versus standard care for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a cancer antibody-drug combination plus pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) versus standard treatment. It’s for people with triple-negative breast cancer that still has invasive disease in the breast or lymph nodes after surgery and chemotherapy before surgery.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07214532Recruiting
Using a blood test to guide breast cancer therapy
This study tests whether a blood test can help decide when to start additional hormone-blocking therapy for early-stage breast cancer. It aims to see if starting therapy only when the test detects cancer DNA is as effective as giving it to everyone.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07287098RecruitingPhase 2
Imlunestrant for premenopausal women with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer
This trial tests a new hormone-blocking pill (imlunestrant) in premenopausal women with early-stage ER+/HER2- breast cancer. Depending on whether you've had prior hormone therapy, the study will see if this treatment works better than standard options.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07173751RecruitingPhase 3
Pumitamig for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This study tests a new drug called pumitamig for people with a type of breast cancer that is triple-negative or has very low hormone receptors and has come back or spread. It aims to see if pumitamig works better than standard treatment and how safe it is for people who cannot get PD(L)-1 immunotherapy with chemo.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06876714RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter vs Longer HER2 Therapy for Breast Cancer with Complete Response
This trial compares 6 months versus 12 months of HER2-targeted therapy for people with HER2+ breast cancer who had a complete response after chemo and trastuzumab. The goal is to see if a shorter treatment is just as effective.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05812807RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab versus monitoring after triple-negative breast cancer response
This trial checks whether giving pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) after surgery helps people with triple-negative breast cancer reduce the chance of the cancer coming back, compared with close monitoring only. It’s for patients who had no remaining invasive cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT03137095Recruiting
Study how chemotherapy affects brain function in breast cancer
This study looks at changes in thinking and brain function in people with early to locally advanced breast cancer before and during chemotherapy. You may also be offered a brain MRI in a separate optional part of the research to learn more about brain changes.
Rochester, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT06750484RecruitingPhase 2
Testing trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-zero breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted antibody-drug combination) for people with advanced breast cancer that never showed any HER2 protein (HER2-zero). The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for those who have already had standard treatments.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT01042379RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive drug trial for newly diagnosed breast cancer
This study tests personalized, changing treatment plans (given before surgery) to find better options for your specific breast tumor. You may be asked for extra breast-tissue testing to help match you with the most suitable study drug(s).
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT03723928Recruiting
Blood test–guided monitoring for metastatic breast cancer treatment
This study checks whether specific blood “tumor marker” levels can help monitor how hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer responds to first-line therapy. It uses regular blood tests (and sometimes scans) to see if this marker-based monitoring is useful and reliable.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04852887RecruitingPhase 3
Testing shorter breast radiation after low-risk hormone breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial studies whether “less intense” radiation can work as well as standard radiation for certain early-stage hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancers that have a low Oncotype DX score. It may help reduce treatment burden while keeping cancer control strong.
Rochester, New YorkAges 50–70 - NCT06888388Recruiting
Safety of nipple-sparing mastectomy for women with high-risk genes
This study looks at the long-term safety of a type of breast surgery (nipple-sparing mastectomy) in women who carry certain inherited gene changes (BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, TP53, CDH1, or PTEN) that increase their risk of breast cancer. The goal is to understand how safe this surgery is over time for these women.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–90 - NCT04886531RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery neratinib plus hormone therapy with trastuzumab
This study tests whether a pre-surgery treatment plan that adds neratinib to hormone therapy and trastuzumab can shrink HER2-positive, ER-positive breast cancer before surgery. It may help patients by improving how much cancer is eliminated at the time of surgery.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05890677Recruiting
Surgery versus conservative care for chronic breast-related arm swelling
This trial compares microsurgery to standard conservative therapy for long-lasting arm swelling caused by prior breast cancer. It may help people who still have swelling despite months of decongestive treatment by improving quality of life.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05929768RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter chemo plus immunotherapy without anthracyclines for early TNBC
This Phase 3 trial tests whether a shorter course of chemotherapy plus immunotherapy can work as well as standard treatment for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. It avoids anthracycline drugs and may help reduce exposure to those medicines if the shorter plan is effective and safe.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06369285RecruitingPhase 2
Alisertib and hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, alisertib, combined with hormone therapy for people with HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread or come back and is no longer curable. It may be an option if you've already tried at least two hormone therapies and a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06042569RecruitingPhase 2
Lower-dose chemo for older women with HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether a lower dose of two chemotherapy drugs (docetaxel and cyclophosphamide) works well for women 65 and older with early-stage HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal is to maintain effectiveness while reducing side effects in this group.
Rochester, New YorkAges 65 years+ - NCT06422455Recruiting
Genetic testing for underserved cancer patients
This study offers free genetic testing to cancer patients and their healthcare providers. It aims to help people who may not have easy access to genetic testing understand their cancer risk.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04965064RecruitingPhase 2
Neratinib plus capecitabine for HER2-negative breast cancer brain mets
This study tests whether neratinib plus capecitabine can slow or shrink breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It is for people whose cancer shows an “overactive HER2 signal” on a specific tumor test, even though their cancer is labeled HER2-negative.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07492641RecruitingPhase 3
A new drug plus letrozole for advanced HR+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new medicine (BGB-43395) combined with letrozole against the usual CDK4/6 inhibitor plus letrozole. It is for people with advanced or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have not yet had treatment for advanced disease.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06896474Recruiting
Breast cancer treatment choice help for women 70 and older
This study tests a decision aid to help women 70 and older with early stage breast cancer choose their treatment. It looks at whether the tool helps patients and their doctors make a confident treatment choice.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06492616RecruitingPhase 3
Elacestrant versus standard hormone therapy for early breast cancer
This trial compares a new medicine, elacestrant, to the usual hormone therapy for people with early-stage breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative, and who have a high chance of it coming back. The goal is to see if elacestrant works better at preventing the cancer from returning.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Rochester
Institutions with a site for the recruiting breast cancer studies listed above.
- University of Rochester · 11 studies
- Pluta Cancer Center · 5 studies
- Wilmot Cancer Institute at Webster · 4 studies
- University of Rochester Medical Center · 3 studies
- Rochester General Hospital Lipson Cancer Institute · 2 studies
- Highland Hospital
- Mayo Clinic
- Rochester General Hospital
What taking part in a breast cancer study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting breast cancer studies in New York.
Common questions
- Are there breast cancer clinical trials near Rochester?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 27 recruiting breast cancer studies with a site near Rochester, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a breast cancer study near Rochester?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Rochester to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Rochester, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a breast cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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