Pembrolizumab and Cryoablation for Breast Cancer

A Study of Pembrolizumab and Cryoablation in People With Breast Cancer

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Metastatic Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Stage IV Triple Negative Breast Cancer Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Locally Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Participants will receive either pembrolizumab along with cryoablation or pembrolizumab alone, depending on a random selection.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I have been diagnosed with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
  • I have a cryoablation site that is at least 1.5 cm in size.
  • I am physically fit for cryoablation.
  • I will use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 months after.
  • I have planned to receive pembrolizumab as part of my treatment.
  • I am eligible for a PD-1 inhibitor.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am not eligible for a PD-1 inhibitor.
  • I do not have disease that can be treated with cryoablation.
  • Pembrolizumab is not part of my standard treatment.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

Participants will have a confirmed diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer and will receive pembrolizumab in combination with cryoablation OR pembrolizumab alone. Participants will be randomly assigned.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥ 18 years of age * Confirmed histologic diagnosis of metastatic TNBC * 1 site amenable cryoablation of at least 1.5 cm in size as determined by an Interventional Radiologist. Eligible cryoablation sites include (but not limited to) soft tissue, liver, lung, and bone …
Contacts

Yolanda Bryce, MD

212-639-6530

brycey@mskcc.org

CONTACT

Larry Norton, MD

646-888-5319

nortonl@MSKCC.ORG

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