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NEAREST SITE: 8 miles
Epic Care Partners in Cancer Care
Emeryville,CA
VISITS: 5 visits per week, for 6 weeks
PHASE: II
NCT ID: NCT03598257
Radiation Therapy With or Without Olaparib For Inflammatory Breast Cancer
A Phase II Randomized Trial of Olaparib (NSC-747856) Administered Concurrently With Radiotherapy Versus Radiotherapy Alone for Inflammatory Breast Cancer (SWOG 1706) Scientific Title
Purpose
To compare the benefits and the effects (good and bad) of using radiation therapy along with a PARP inhibitor to radiation therapy alone.
Who is this for?
People with stage III inflammatory breast cancer.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Olaparib (Lynparza®), by mouth, twice daily, for 6 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The PARP inhibitor being used in this study is olaparib (Lynparza®). It is approved to treat HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer in women with an inherited BRCA1/2 mutation. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">PARP inhibitors work by blocking the action of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase, an enzyme that helps repair DNA. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03598257' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2018/fda-olaparib-breast-brca-mutations' target='_blank'>NCI: Olaparib Approved for Treating Some Breast Cancers with BRCA Gene Mutations</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/olaparib' target='_blank'>NCI: Olaparib</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/types/inflammatory' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Inflammatory Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.swog.org/clinical-trials/s1706' target='_blank'>SWOG Cancer Research Network: Trial information</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 341 miles
Research Site
Beverly Hills,CA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: III
NCT ID: NCT05113251
Neoadjuvant Trastuzumab Deruxtecan ADC (Before Surgery) for HER2 Positive Stage I-III Breast Cancer
A Phase 3 Open-label Trial of Neoadjuvant Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (T-DXd) Monotherapy or T-DXd Followed by THP Compared to ddAC-THP in Participants With High-risk HER2-positive Early-stage Breast Cancer (DESTINY-Breast11) Scientific Title
Purpose
To study the safety, effects (good and bad), and anti-cancer activity of neoadjuvant trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®), a type of targeted therapy called an antibody drug conjugate (ADC), alone or with chemotherapy and targeted therapy, compared to standard treatment, given before surgery.
Who is this for?
People with stage I, stage II, or some stage III HER2 positive (HER2+) breast cancer who have not yet received treatment. You are eligible if you have inflammatory breast cancer (IBC).
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®), by IV</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®), by IV</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Paclitaxel (Taxol® or Onxol®), by IV</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab (Herceptin® or Herzuma®), by IV</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Pertuzumab (Perjeta®), by IV</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 3: Standard Treatment</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Doxorubicin (Adriamycin® or Rubex®), by IV</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cyclophosphamide (Neosar® or Cytoxan®), by IV</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Paclitaxel (Taxol® or Onxol®), by IV</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab (Herceptin® or Herzuma®), by IV</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Pertuzumab (Perjeta®), by IV</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neoadjuvant treatment is treatment given before surgery to shrink your tumors and to see how your cancer responds to the given therapies.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®) is a type of immunotherapy called an antibody drug conjugate (ADC).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">An antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) is a type of therapy that combines an antibody that targets cancer cells with a therapy that can kill cancer cells.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®) uses the HER2-targeted antibody trastuzumab to deliver the chemotherapy DM1 directly to the cancer cells.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Because the antibody only targets cancer cells, the ADC does not kill normal cells, making it less likely to cause side effects.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab (Herceptin® or Herzuma®) and pertuzumab (Perjeta®) are types of HER2-targeted therapy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Paclitaxel (Taxol® or Onxol®), doxorubicin (Adriamycin® or Rubex®), and cyclophosphamide (Neosar® or Cytoxan®) are chemotherapy drugs.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05113251' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/targeted-therapy/enhertu' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (Enhertu®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/targeted-therapy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Targeted Therapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/chemotherapy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Chemotherapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/treatment/targeted-therapy-for-breast-cancer.html' target='_blank'>American Cancer Society: Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/treatment/type/neoadjuvant-therapy/' target='_blank'>Susan G. Komen: Neoadjuvant Therapy</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 671 miles
Banner - MD Anderson Cancer Center
Gilbert,AZ
VISITS: Coincides with routine care
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT00477100
Breast Cancer Registry for Inflammatory and Other Types of Breast Cancer
Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Registry Scientific Title
Purpose
To collect and study blood and tissue samples and clinical data from people with newly diagnosed and untreated breast cancer, including inflammatory breast cancer.
Who is this for?
People with newly diagnosed and untreated stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Additional blood drawn during a routine blood draw</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Core, breast tissue, and skin biopsy (performed for diagnosis)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Medical history interview</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Clinical data collected from your medical records</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Photographs of both breasts</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare, aggressive type of breast cancer in which the cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the skin, causing the breast to appear red and swollen.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Researchers have not yet identified any genes or other risk factors that they could use to design better treatments for <span class="highlight">inflammatory</span> breast cancer.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00477100' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/clinical-trials/clinical-trials-index/clinical-trials-detail.ID2006-1072.html' target='_blank'>MD Anderson Cancer Center: Study Website</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/sites-types/ibc' target='_blank'>NCI: Inflammatory Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/types/inflammatory' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Inflammatory Breast Cancer</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 752 miles
Banner University Medical Center North Campus
Tucson,AZ
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: II
NCT ID: NCT03847311
Sulfasalazine to Decrease Pain and Opioid Use in People with Breast Cancer
Double Blind Trial Investigating the Role of Sulfasalazine in Decreasing Opioids Requirements in Breast Cancer Patients Scientific Title
Purpose
To study if sulfasalazine, an anti-inflammatory drug, can decrease pain and the use of opioid pain medication.
Who is this for?
People with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who have experienced pain for at least 1.5 months and receive opioid pain medication.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Standard of Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Placebo for sulfasalazine, by mouth, daily</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Continue current opioid pain medication</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Sulfasalazine, by mouth, daily</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Continue current opioid pain medication</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">People with cancer-induced pain are now taking increasing doses of opioids to control their pain.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The gold standard to manage pain is opioids. Opioids come with significant side effects that limit the amount of opioids that can be safely given.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory drug with an established safety profile. It has been in use for over 50 years for the treatment of <span class="highlight">inflammatory</span> conditions such as arthritis.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Sulfasalazine may also decrease the survival of cancer cells.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03847311' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682204.html' target='_blank'>Medline Plus: Sulfasalazine</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment-side-effects/pain' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Pain</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1643 miles
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston,TX
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: I-II
NCT ID: NCT05198843
Dasatinib With Omega-3 Dietary Supplement for Metastatic Triple Negative Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Phase Ib/II Study of EPA-Based EphA2 Targeted Therapy for Patients With Metastatic Triple-Negative Inflammatory Breast Cancer Scientific Title
Purpose
To study the safety, best dose, effects (good and bad), and anti-cancer activity of dasatinib (Sprycel®), a targeted therapy called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, with icosapent ethyl (Vascepa®), an omega-3 dietary supplement.
Who is this for?
People with metastatic (stage IV) triple negative (ER-, PR-, HER2-) inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) that has progressed on standard treatment.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Dasatinib (Sprycel®), by mouth, daily</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa®), by mouth, daily</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Dasatinib (Sprycel®) is a type of targeted therapy called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors work by blocking proteins that signal cancer cells to multiply, which may help keep cancer cells from growing.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Dasatinib (Sprycel®) is approved for treatment of other cancers.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa®) is an omega-3 fatty acid dietary supplement. It may decrease the amount of fats made in the liver and may reduce the growth of triple negative <span class="highlight">inflammatory</span> breast cancer cells.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05198843' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/types/inflammatory' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Inflammatory Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/cancer-drugs/drugs/dasatinib' target='_blank'>Cancer Research UK: Dasatinib (Sprycel®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a613024.html' target='_blank'>MedlinePlus: Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa®)</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1643 miles
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston,TX
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: I-II
NCT ID: NCT05243641
Targeted Therapy for Metastatic HER2- Breast Cancer with Abnormal HER-family and c-Met Signaling Activity
Neratinib and Capmatinib Combination (Phase Ib/II) in Metastatic Breast Cancer and Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients With Abnormal HER2 and c-Met Pathway Activity as Measured by the CELsignia Signaling Analysis Test Scientific Title
Purpose
To study the safety, best dose, effects (good and bad), and anti-cancer activity of neratinib (Nerlynx®) anti-HER2 targeted therapy and capmatinib (Tabrecta®) MET/c-MET inhibitor.
Who is this for?
Phase Ib: People with metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer with any ER, PR, and HER2 status who have received 1-6 lines of therapy for metastatic disease.
Phase IIb: People with metastatic (stage IV) HER2 negative (HER2-) breast cancer with abnormal HER-family and c-Met signaling activity who have received 1-6 lines of therapy for metastatic disease.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neratinib (Nerlynx®), by mouth</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Capmatinib (Tabrecta®), by mouth</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Please contact research site for treatment schedule</i></p>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neratinib (Nerlynx®) is a type of anti-HER2 targeted therapy used to treat early-stage and metastatic HER2+ breast cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Capmatinib (Tabrecta®) is a type of targeted therapy called a MET/c-Met inhibitor. Blocking MET/c-Met may slow or stop cancer cells from growing.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Your HER-family and c-Met signaling activity will be determined by CELsignia MP Test results.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with <span class="highlight">inflammatory</span> breast cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Targets or mutations: HER-family, c-Met</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05243641' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/targeted-therapy/nerlynx' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Neratinib (Nerlynx®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/capmatinib-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20488162?p=1' target='_blank'>Mayo Clinic: Capmatinib (Tabrecta®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/clinical-trials/clinical-trials-index/clinical-trials-detail.ID2020-0198.html' target='_blank'>MD Anderson Cancer Center Trial Information Page</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1643 miles
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston,TX
VISITS: At least 8 visits within 6 months, then 1 visit every 6 months after surgery
PHASE: II
NCT ID: NCT05795101
TRUDI: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan ADC and Durvalumab Immunotherapy for Stage III HER2+ or HER2 Low Inflammatory Breast Cancer
TRUDI: A Phase II Study of Neoadjuvant Trastuzumab Deruxtecan and Durvalumab for Stage III, HER2-expressing Inflammatory Breast Cancer Scientific Title
Purpose
To study the safety, effects (good and bad), and anti-cancer activity of neoadjuvant (before surgery) trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®) antibody drug conjugate (ADC) with durvalumab (Imfinzi®) PD-1 inhibitor.
Who is this for?
People with newly diagnosed stage III HER2 positive (HER2+) or HER2 low inflammatory breast cancer who have not yet received treatment.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®), by IV, every 3 weeks, 8 times</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Durvalumab (Imfinzi®), by IV, every 3 weeks, 8 times</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Chest X-rays, every 1.5 months</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®) is an antibody drug conjugate (ADC).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">An antibody drug conjugate is a type of therapy that combines an antibody that targets cancer cells with a therapy that can kill cancer cells.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Because the antibody only targets cancer cells, the ADC does not kill normal cells, making it less likely to cause side effects.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®)'s antibody targets HER2 and delivers an anti-cancer drug called deruxtecan.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertru®) has been approved to treat HER2+ and HER2 low breast cancer. Its use in <span class="highlight">inflammatory</span> breast cancer is considered experimental.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Durvalumab (Imfinzi®) is a type of immunotherapy called a PD-1 inhibitor, which is a type of immune checkpoint inhibitor. Blocking PD-1 may allow the body's immune system to detect and fight cancer cells.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Durvalumab (Imfinzi®) has been approved to treat certain types of cancers. Its use in breast cancer is considered experimental.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">In this trial, HER2 low is defined as IHC 1+ or IHC 2+ and ISH- or ISH untested.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05795101' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/targeted-therapy/enhertu' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (Enhertu®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/durvalumab' target='_blank'>Cancer Research UK: Durvalumab (Imfinzi®)</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2693 miles
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston,MA
VISITS: 1 visit every 6 months, for 2 years
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04030507
Using MRIs to Screen for Brain Metastases in Advanced Breast Cancer
Screening Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer Managed With First/Second Line Chemotherapy or Inflammatory Breast Cancer Managed With Definitive Intent: A Prospective Study Scientific Title
Purpose
To study if using MRIs to screen for brain metastases (breast cancer that has spread to the brain) is safe and finds brain metastases earlier than the standard of care (no screening).
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People with advanced (some stage III) or metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer who will be starting their first or second chemotherapy for advanced disease.
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be assigned to 1 of 3 groups depending upon your cancer subtype: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Triple negative</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Brain MRI, every 6 months for 2 years</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: <span class="highlight">Inflammatory</i></span> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Brain MRI, every 6 months for 2 years</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 3: Hormone positive or HER2 positive</i> </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> People in Group 3 will be randomly assigned to receiving screening or no screening </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Screening group</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Brain MRI, every 6 months for 2 years</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">No screening group</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">No brain MRIs</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Brain metastases (brain mets) is when breast cancer has spread to the brain. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The standard of care for metastatic breast cancer does not include ongoing screening for brain metastases.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This imaging trial will use regularly scheduled MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) to look for brain mets.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Researchers believe adding brain metastases screening to the standard of care will help doctors find brain mets earlier--when they are smaller and potentially easier to manage.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04030507' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mri/about/pac-20384768' target='_blank'>Mayo Clinic: Brain MRI</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.radiologybusiness.com/topics/policy/brain-mri-could-id-metastases-breast-cancer-patients-guidelines-dont-recommend-it' target='_blank'>Radiology Business: Brain MRI Could ID Metastases in Breast Cancer Patients</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancertodaymag.org/Pages/Spring2019/Looking-for-Brain-Metastases.aspx' target='_blank'>Cancer Today: Looking for Brain Metastases</a> </li></ul>
