A Study of Pembrolizumab With Carboplatin and Gemcitabine in Patients With Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer (NCT02755272)
A Randomized Phase II Clinical Trial Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Combination With Carboplatin and Gemcitabine in Patients With Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The main purpose of this study is to see if Pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin and gemcitabine) is safe and effective in treating patients with metastatic triple negative breast cancer. Pembrolizumab is a drug which may help the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. Pembrolizumab has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of advanced melanoma and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. However, it has not been approved as a treatment for breast cancer.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Indiana University — Indianapolis, Indiana
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (6 Sites)
- Indiana University — Indianapolis, Indiana
- Washington University in St. Louis — St Louis, Missouri
- Montefiore Medical Center — The Bronx, New York
- Duke University — Durham, North Carolina
- Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- University of Wisconsin — Madison, Wisconsin
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.