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Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism and Cardiovascular Events in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Cyclin-dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitors: The Breast Cancer Associated Vascular Events During Cyclin-dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitors Therapy (BRAVE-Cyclin) Study

Italy300 participantsStarted 2025-05-15

Plain-language summary

"Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism and Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Breast Cancer Treated with Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitors 4/6, the BRAVE-Cyclin Study" is national, single-center, observational, prospective cohort study, conducted at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS. According to recent evidence, patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer receiving cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors - ribociclib, palbociclib, and abemaciclib - may have an increased risk of arterial or venous thrombosis. Currently, there are no validated tools to stratify breast cancer patients receiving CDK 4/6 inhibitors according to their thromboembolic or cardiovascular risk. The prospective BRAVE-Cyclin study aims to evaluate the incidence of venous thromboembolism, major cardiovascular events, and major adverse peripheral vascular events in breast cancer patients receiving CDK 4/6 inhibitors. The objective is to identify the main determinants of thromboembolic and cardiovascular risk, thus improving risk stratification and management strategies.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex; * Diagnosis of advanced or metastatic breast cancer. * Indication for therapy with Cyclin-dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitor, as clinical practice; * Age of 18 years or older; * Signing Informed Consent. Exclusion Criteria: • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

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?

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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?

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

• Incidence rate of vascular events

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of 60 months follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07008508

SponsorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2032-05

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