Monitoring luminAl Breast Cancer Through the Evaluation of Mutational and epiGeNEtic alteraTIons … (NCT05814224) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Monitoring luminAl Breast Cancer Through the Evaluation of Mutational and epiGeNEtic alteraTIons of Circulating ESR1 DNA
Italy164 participantsStarted 2018-05-22
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the diagnostic role of ctDNA when used to monitor metastatic breast cancer (MBC) during first-line endocrine therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically proven diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the breast with evidence of metastatic disease.
* ER positive tumor ≥ 1%
* HER2 negative breast cancer by FISH or IHC (IHC 0,1+, 2+ and/or FISH HER2: CEP17 ratio \< 2.0)
* Females, 18 years of age or older
* Candidate to first-line endocrine therapy (LH-RH analogue for premenopausal women is allowed)
* Signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the subject (or legally acceptable representative) has been informed of all the pertinent aspects of the trial prior to enrollment.
* Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other trial procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of any secondary malignancy within the last 3 years, except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, or carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
* Prior endocrine therapy for metastatic disease
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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Liquid-biopsy in monitoring treatment response in luminal breast cancer