Pembrolizumab + Cryoablation for Breast Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of 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.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop your current medications. However, it allows certain systemic therapies to be continued, so it's best to discuss your specific medications with your medical oncologist.
Is the combination of Pembrolizumab and Cryoablation safe for humans?
Pembrolizumab, also known as Keytruda, has been associated with some immune-related side effects, such as pneumonitis (lung inflammation) and type 1 diabetes, though these are relatively rare. Common side effects include fatigue, cough, and nausea. While these safety data are from studies on other conditions, they provide insight into potential risks when using Pembrolizumab.12345
What makes the treatment Pembrolizumab + Cryoablation unique for breast cancer?
Pembrolizumab is a drug that helps the immune system attack cancer cells by blocking a pathway that usually keeps immune cells from attacking them. When combined with cryoablation, a technique that freezes and destroys cancer tissue, it offers a novel approach by potentially enhancing the immune response against breast cancer, which is different from traditional chemotherapy or surgery.13467
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Pembrolizumab + Cryoablation for Breast Cancer?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Yolanda Bryce, MD
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a combination of pembrolizumab and cryoablation or just pembrolizumab.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive pembrolizumab in combination with cryoablation or pembrolizumab alone
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Cryoablation
- Pembrolizumab
Pembrolizumab is already approved in United States, European Union, United Kingdom for the following indications:
- Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with PD-L1 CPS ≥1
- Melanoma
- Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Urothelial carcinoma
- Colorectal cancer
- Gastric cancer
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial carcinoma
- Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with PD-L1 CPS ≥1
- Melanoma
- Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Urothelial carcinoma
- Colorectal cancer
- Gastric cancer
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial carcinoma
- Untreated metastatic or unresectable recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with PD-L1 CPS ≥1
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor