This trial is evaluating whether Afuresertib will improve 1 primary outcome and 7 secondary outcomes in patients with Breast Cancer. Measurement will happen over the course of Assessed on Day 1 and Day 15 of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days).
This trial requires 20 total participants across 2 different treatment groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Afuresertib is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will be divided into 2 treatment groups. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are in Phase 1 and are in the first stage of evaluation with people.
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