Pembrolizumab and Cryoablation for Breast Cancer
A Study of Pembrolizumab and Ablation (Cryoablation or Histotripsy) in People With Breast Cancer
- 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
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.
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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Check Your EligibilityParticipants will have a confirmed diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer and will receive pembrolizumab in combination with ablation (cryoablation or histotripsy) OR pembrolizumab alone. Participants will be randomly assigned.
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