SOC Chemotherapy +/- Tocilizumab for Triple Negative and ER-low Breast Cancers (NCT05846789)
A Pragmatic Phase II Trial of SOC Chemotherapy +/- Tocilizumab for Metastatic Triple Negative and ER-low Breast Cancers
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a randomized Phase II study of standard of care (SOC) chemotherapy monotherapy vs. SOC chemotherapy combined with tocilizumab in in Black and non-Black patients with metastatic triple negative or ER low breast cancer.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Emory University — Atlanta, Georgia
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)
- Emory University — Atlanta, Georgia
- IU Health Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center — Carmel, Indiana
- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center — Indianapolis, Indiana
- Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital — Indianapolis, Indiana
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Buffalo, New York
- Duke University — Durham, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (317) 274-5495
Email: zhongx@iupui.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.