PARP inhibitorPhase 3 trialInvestigational

Capivasertib

How it works

Blocks the activity of the PARP protein, which is involved in the repair of DNA damage in cancer cells.

Cancer types

Lung CancerAll patients

Side effects

Moderate

Side effects can be significant and may require dose adjustments or supportive medication, but the treatment is usually continued.

Evidence from research

StudyCancer typeStageEfficacy
Capivasertib and Fulvestrant vs Placebo in Advanced Breast CancerBreast Cancerphase-3Source →
New Cancer Treatment's Cost-Effectiveness QuestionedBreast Cancerphase-3Capivasertib plus fulvestrant yielded more quality-adjusted life-years (1.89 vs. 1.29) and life years (3.31 vs. 2.49) than fulvestrant alone.Source →
New Treatment Option for Advanced Breast CancerBreast CancerreviewSource →
Capivasertib and Abiraterone for Prostate Cancer with PTEN DeficiencyProstate Cancerphase-3Source →
Capivasertib and Fulvestrant for Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer in Chinese PatientsBreast Cancerphase-3Source →
Researchers Explore New Treatment for Lung Cancer ResistanceLung Cancerlab-studySource →
Researchers Identify Resistance Mutations in Lung Cancer TreatmentLung Cancerlab-studySource →
Combining Two Cancer Drugs May Help Overcome Resistance in MelanomaMelanomalab-studyTumor volumes in the capivasertib-vemurafenib and capivasertib-encorafenib groups were reduced by ~70% relative to control.Source →

This information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making treatment decisions.