CompletedNot Applicable

Study in Leptomeningeal Metastases of Breast Cancer

France51 participantsStarted 2017-01-06

Plain-language summary

Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequent cause of leptomeningeal metastases (LM) .As for brain parenchymal metastases, the incidence of LM seems to be increasing, due to the growing incidence of metastatic BC, the improvement of survival and the poor diffusion of therapeutic agents into the central nervous system (CNS). Several prognostic factors have been identified, including the age at diagnosis, the functional and neurological status, the delay between the diagnosis of cancer and that of LM. The survival of patients is poor, less than 6 months in most published series. Several neuronal biomarkers could also be good candidates, such as the neurogranin CSF and/or serum levels or the CNS neurofilaments (NF), that seem to be a good reflect of axonal injury and neuronal loss. CNS NF have been investigated in several neurological diseases including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis, but not yet in CNS metastases. Indeed, the creation of a clinico-biological collection seems to be of high value in order to investigate future biomarkers of interest

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Male or female patient ≥ 18 years-old, no age limit;
. Histologically confirmed diagnosis of BC;
. Hormone receptors and HER2 statuses of the primary tumor available;
. Suspected LM based on clinical symptoms or signs, or radiological abnormalities;
. Indication of diagnosis lumbar puncture decided by the oncologist in charge of the patient;
. Patients must be affiliated to a Social Security System;
. Patient information and written informed consent form signed prior to any study specific procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Sensitivity of the CellSearch® technique on CSF samples in comparison with the conventional cytology on one to three CSF sample

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03252912

SponsorInstitut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-03

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