Evanston, ILNCT04588545Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Breast Cancer Clinical Trial in Evanston, IL

Access cutting-edge breast cancer treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Evanston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Evanston

    Convenient for IL residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Evanston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Breast Cancer Study in Evanston

The purpose of this study is to find out if radiation therapy followed by intrathecal trastuzumab and pertuzumab is safe and will result in improved survival in HER2 positive breast cancer which has metastasized to the leptomeninges.

Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Confirmation of HER2 positivity. All patients with HER2+ cancers will be allowed to enroll if they have leptomeningeal disease (LMD). Patients may be IHC 3+ and/or FISH-positive. IHC 2+ HER2 patients are eligible with reflex FISH-positive testing with the ratio ≥2.0. And/or patients with HER2 positive cells in the cerebral spinal fluid.
Participants may have concomitant brain metastases
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sampling is required to document LMD if not documented by MRI. Participants are still eligible CSF is negative but LMD disease is documented on MRI
Life expectancy greater than 8 weeks
Consent to pretreatment tumor biopsy or retrieval of archival tissue
Normal renal (creatinine \<1.5 × upper limit of normal \[ULN\]), liver (bilirubin \< 1.5 × ULN, transaminases \<3.0 × ULN, except in known hepatic disease, wherein may be \<5 × ULN) and blood counts (white blood cells ≥2.5, neutrophils ≥1000, platelets ≥75,000, hemoglobin ≥8)

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Evanston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT04588545) has an active research site in Evanston, IL that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Breast Cancer Treatment Options in Evanston, IL

If you're searching for breast cancer treatment options in Evanston, IL, this clinical trial (NCT04588545) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Evanston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced breast cancer specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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