China CellSearch Study (NCT01116869) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
China CellSearch Study
China500 participantsStarted 2010-03-25
Plain-language summary
The study is designed to confirm the current indication (below) of the CellSearch® Circulating Tumor Cell Kit in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients for use of the kit in China.
The CellSearch® Circulating Tumor Cell Kit is intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, and cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood.
The presence of CTC in the peripheral blood, as detected by the CellSearch® Circulating Tumor Cell Kit, is associated with decreased progression free survival and decreased overall survival in patients treated for metastatic breast cancer. This test is to be used as an aid in the monitoring of patients with metastatic breast cancer. Serial testing for CTC should be used in conjunction with other clinical methods for monitoring metastatic breast cancer. Evaluation of CTC at any time during the course of disease allows assessment of patient prognosis and is predictive of progression free survival and overall survival.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria
* Female
* over 18 and less than 70 years of age
* Subject having agreed to participate in the study and follow the study procedures by providing written informed consent prior entering the study.
* For MBC Subject Set only Confirmed metastatic breast cancer patient with at least one measurable solid tumor according to the RECIST guideline Starting a new line of systemic therapy which is recommended in the Chinese edition of NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology Breast Cancer Guideline 2009 line of chemotherapy should be over 3 ECOG performance grade of 0 to 2 Life expectancy over 3 months
* For Healthy Subject Set only Medical examinations detect no breast benign and malignant tumors
* For Benign Breast Disease Subject Set only Pathology diagnosed breast benign tumor disease
Exclusion Criteria
* Self reported pregnancy
* For MBC Subject Set only Prior history of other malignancy Patients who have surgery to remove any metastatic lesions or receive radiation therapy during her participation in the study
* For Healthy Subject Set only Prior history of breast benign tumor disease or any malignancy Any conditions inappropriate for blood drawing
* For Benign Breast Disease Subject Set only Prior history of any malignancy Any conditions inappropriate for blood drawing
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Ability of CTC levels to predict progression-free survival (PFS) in MBC patients.