ON-treatment Single-cell Analysis for the Identification of Early Tumor Response Biomarkers on Pr… (NCT07597642) | Clinical Trial Compass
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ON-treatment Single-cell Analysis for the Identification of Early Tumor Response Biomarkers on Prospective Collected Serial Tumor Biopsies in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patient During Standard Neoadjuvant Chemo-immunotherapy
Italy55 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
This study explores early breast cancer, focusing on triple-negative and high-risk luminal subtypes. It combines single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial imaging of tumor samples collected at different time points during treatment. The aim is to better understand how cancer cells and immune cells interact and to identify biomarkers that can predict whether a patient will respond to chemo-immunotherapy or develop resistance.
The study assumes that early molecular and spatial changes at the single-cell level can predict treatment response. This knowledge could help doctors adapt therapies, avoiding unnecessary treatment while improving effectiveness. The project seeks to reveal, for the first time, how cellular diversity and spatial relationships contribute to treatment resistance and disease progression.
Tumor samples will be analyzed before treatment, after the first treatment cycle (C1D1), and at surgery. Only the biopsy taken after C1D1 is collected specifically for this study; all other samples come from routine clinical care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Female patients aged ≥18 years.
. ECOG performance status 0-1.
. Histologically confirmed early breast cancer with one of the following molecular profiles:
. Clinical indication for neoadjuvant treatment according to standard practice:
. Ability to understand and sign written informed consent for participation in the study, approved by the local Ethics Committee.
Exclusion criteria
. HER2-positive tumors.
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?
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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To characterize the dynamic changes in tumor and immune cell populations in TNBC and to prospectively collect serial samples from high-risk luminal (ER+/HER2-) breast cancer patients.
Timeframe: Pre-treatment, on-treatment (after first cycle of therapy), and post-treatment (surgery or residual disease)
. Multifocal tumors - exclusion if a single index lesion cannot be identified and sampled; otherwise allowed if a representative lesion can be biopsied.
. Known metastatic disease. 4 Clinical contraindications to the planned neoadjuvant therapy.