Clinical trials
Early Breast Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting early breast cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 429 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06970912RecruitingPhase 2
ctDNA-Guided Reduced Chemo in HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer
This study is testing whether using a ctDNA blood test can help doctors decide if patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer can safely receive less intensive chemotherapy after surgery. The goal is to reduce side effects while still preventing the cancer from coming back.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05142800Recruiting
Screening for Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Targeted Therapy
This study is looking at whether targeted therapy for breast cancer changes the risk of arm swelling (lymphedema). It is a screening trial that uses a machine to measure arm size and check for any swelling early on.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT07366112RecruitingPhase 2
CDK4/6 inhibitor plus hormone therapy before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of a CDK4/6 inhibitor (a type of targeted therapy) with hormone therapy given before surgery for early-stage breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04959474Recruiting
Pre-surgery radiation study with or without calorie restriction
This trial looks at whether a planned calorie-reduction diet before surgery can change how early breast cancer responds to a short course of radiation. It may help people understand if diet could improve outcomes alongside standard pre-surgery treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 40 years+ - NCT05020860RecruitingPhase 2
Study how early breast cancer responds on imaging and under a microscope
This Phase 2 study looks at how well early breast cancer shrinks with treatment and how that matches with what doctors find after surgery under the microscope. The goal is to learn better ways to predict and assess treatment success.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05035836RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug after early HER2-positive breast cancer surgery
This trial tests zanidatamab, a type of targeted antibody treatment, in people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer to see how well it works and how safe it is. Because it’s a single-arm pilot study, everyone in the study gets the drug, and you’ll likely be asked to undergo standard surgery if appropriate.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05142033Recruiting
Cancer or precancer testing using DNA sequencing results
This trial helps doctors study and analyze cancer- or precancer-related DNA information. If you’re 18 or older and can consent, your results may help researchers understand the biology of your condition and guide future care.
Marshall, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05263570Recruiting
Real-world treatment planning for stage II–III HR+ HER2+ breast cancer
This trial looks at how well a standard “neoadjuvant” treatment plan works in real-world patients. It is for people newly diagnosed with stage II–III HR+ breast cancer and aims to see whether treatment gives expected outcomes in everyday care.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT05292742RecruitingPhase 2
Continue targeted breast cancer therapy or switch to a new combo
This Phase 2 study compares two treatment plans after breast surgery when cancer did not fully disappear before surgery. It tests whether adding trastuzumab, pyrotinib, and capecitabine works better than continuing the original targeted therapy.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT05332561RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized treatment after surgery for early breast cancer
This Phase 2 study checks whether adding a personalized (biomarker-matched) medicine after standard chemotherapy and surgery lowers the risk of breast cancer coming back. Your study drug choice depends on tumor test results (from your tumor’s genetics and immune markers).
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT05345860Recruiting
Using MRD results to guide extra treatment after breast surgery
This trial checks “MRD” (tiny leftover cancer signals after surgery) to help decide the best additional treatment for early-stage breast cancer. It may help tailor therapy so you get the most useful medicines while avoiding unnecessary treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05366881Recruiting
Blood test study to spot early cancer signal and cancer leftovers
This observational study checks whether a blood test (a “cfDNA” test) can detect early signs of cancer or small amounts of cancer left after treatment. It may help doctors use a simple blood sample to improve cancer detection and follow-up.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 40 years+ - NCT05386719Recruiting
Cardiometabolic screening for people after early breast cancer
This trial tests a screening program to look for heart- and metabolism-related health risks in people who have completed treatment for early breast cancer. It may help catch problems earlier so you can get timely care.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05430399RecruitingPhase 3
Utidelone vs docetaxel for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial compares utidelone with docetaxel in people with HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer. It aims to see which treatment works better and is safer for controlling the cancer and helping patients live longer.
Guangzhou, GangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05455619RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted drugs for PI3K-altered, HR+/HER2- breast cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests how well a combination of targeted medicines works for advanced or returning HR+/HER2- breast cancer that has a PI3K pathway change (such as PIK3CA, PTEN, or AKT1). It may help by blocking growth signals in the cancer and is especially for people whose cancer has progressed after hormone therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05504707RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for early-stage, HER2-negative, low-risk hormone breast cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests a new study drug called DC1 given before standard breast cancer treatments. It focuses on people with HER2-negative breast cancer that is “hormone negative” or “hormone low,” aiming to see if the treatment is safe and whether it may work before surgery or other local therapy.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05524584RecruitingPhase 2
Anastrozole, fulvestrant, and abemaciclib for hormone-positive breast cancer
This trial tests whether combining three medicines can better control hormone-receptor–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer that cannot be cured with surgery or radiation. It may help shrink tumors and slow disease growth compared with standard hormone therapy approaches.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05582499RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant treatment study for certain breast cancers
This Phase 2 study tests a “precision platform” approach—treatment before surgery—based on specific test results from your breast tumor. It may help determine whether the treatment plan works better for people with particular breast cancer subtypes and healthy organ function.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05603078Recruiting
Breast cancer surgery with a tumor-bed boost and standard radiation
This study looks at whether adding extra targeted radiation to the tumor area before breast-conserving surgery, then using modern breast surgery techniques and whole-breast radiation afterward, improves outcomes for early-stage breast cancer. You may be offered a treatment plan designed to better treat the area where the tumor was removed.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Up to 55 years - NCT05652569Recruiting
Genomics-guided treatment plan for metastatic breast cancer
This trial tests a personalized treatment approach for people with metastatic (advanced spread) breast cancer using tumor testing. It may help guide doctors toward better-matched therapies based on genomic (DNA) information from your tumor.
AugsburgAges 14–100 - NCT05658172Recruiting
Less vs more frequent follow-up after early breast cancer
This trial compares standard follow-up visits versus more intensive follow-up for people with early breast cancer after their main treatment. The goal is to see whether closer monitoring finds problems earlier or improves outcomes.
UlmAges 18–75 - NCT05736367Recruiting
Study tumor metabolism in certain types of breast cancer surgery
This study looks at how breast cancer cells use energy and nutrients in hormone-receptor positive, HER2-negative tumors during planned surgery. It may help researchers understand the cancer better by comparing tumor tissue with nearby normal tissue.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05753618RecruitingPhase 4
Skipping growth-factor shots during breast cancer chemotherapy
This trial tests whether patients can safely skip a preventive white-blood-cell growth shot (G-CSF) while receiving a common breast cancer chemotherapy regimen. It may help reduce injections and side effects, while watching closely for fevers and low white blood counts.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05760612RecruitingPhase 3
After breast cancer surgery, test neratinib plus trastuzumab
This trial studies whether adding neratinib to standard trastuzumab treatment after neoadjuvant (before-surgery) therapy lowers the risk of breast cancer coming back. It is for people whose breast cancer is hormone-receptor positive and HER2 positive, with residual cancer found after neoadjuvant treatment.
GuangzhouAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for early breast cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 429 recruiting early breast cancer studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a early breast cancer trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a early breast cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.