Is NCT07067138 recruiting in Bethesda, MD?

Yes, NCT07067138 is currently recruiting participants at its Bethesda, MD location. This breast cancer clinical trial is actively enrolling qualified participants.

How do I join the breast cancer clinical trial in Bethesda?

To join this clinical trial in Bethesda, complete the eligibility form on this page. A study coordinator will contact you to discuss next steps and determine if you qualify.

Is participation in this Bethesda clinical trial free?

Yes, all study-related care is provided at no cost to qualified participants. Many studies also offer compensation for time and travel expenses.

Breast Cancer Clinical Trial in Bethesda, MD

About This Breast Cancer Study in Bethesda

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in US women. There are different types of breast cancers; some are aggressive and difficult to treat. Researchers want to know if an algorithm (ENLIGHT) can help choose approved drugs that will treat these cancers more effectively. Objective: To test whether ENLIGHT can find better treatments for aggressive breast cancers. Eligibility: People aged 18 years and older with triple-negative or endocrine therapy resistant breast cancer; the cancer must have either failed to respond to treatment or come back after treatment. Design: Participants will be screened. A sample of tissue taken from the tumor will be tested using ENLIGHT as well as another method (TruSight Oncology 500). Participants will be assigned to 1 of 3 groups based on the algorithm search results: Group 1: No drug option was recommended. Participants will continue with their standard treatment with their local doctors. Group 2: A drug already approved for the participant's disease was recommended, but the participant has not yet received it. These results will be sent to the participant's local doctors. Participants may return to the NIH if their disease gets worse after using the suggested drugs. Group 3: A drug approved for other uses was recommended. Participants will be treated with the recommended drugs at the NIH; their care will be managed by an NIH doctor. They will continue to receive treatment as long as the drugs are helping them. They will have follow-up visits for 2 years after treatment ends. Participants who are not treated at the NIH will be contacted for a check on their health every 3 months for 2 years.

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must have a histologically confirmed diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Note: Pathology testing outside NIH will be accepted for eligibility purposes.

Participant tumor subtypes will be enrolled as follows:

TNBC Cohort: TNBC will be defined as ER \< 10% or PR \< 10% by immunohistochemistry (IHC).

Endocrine-Refractory Cohort: HR+ (ER+ and/or PR+) will be defined as ER \>= 10% or PR \>= 10% by IHC.

For both cohorts, HER2 will be considered negative if not amplified as per ASCOCAP guidelines per IHC/FISH. Note: HER2-low status will be regarded in accordance with NCCN guidelines (in which this designation serves as a predictive marker for trastuzumab deruxtecan, but participants are otherwise not considered eligible for other HER2-directed therapies).

Participants must have been treated with at least one (1) line of systemic therapy after diagnosis of metastatic disease, anticipate or have progressive disease or adverse events requiring discontinuation of their current regimen, and must not be able to transition to another approved systemic therapy shown to improve overall survival. -Participants with HR+ disease must be deemed refractory to endocrine therapy per their clinical team, with concordance by study team. Note: Participants who cannot receive or decline to receive standard therapy that has been shown to prolong overall survival, or if such therapy is not deemed in the participant s best interest, will be eligible, if other eligibility criteria are met. If appropriate, participants may remain on treatment during biopsy, screening and initial tissue review/testing for this study.

Participants must have measurable disease per RECIST v1.1. Note: Palliative radiotherapy to site(s) of disease may be completed during screening as long as disease outside of the planned sites of radiation is available for response assessment.

Archival tumor (preserved via FFPE) must be available from a biopsy performed within the past 6 months. The timeframe of 6 months is required to optimize reliability of ENLIGHT results. It is assumed that a participant has had no more than one (1) line of systemic treatment since the last biopsy. Participants who have had multiple intervening lines of therapy since biopsy was obtained will be reviewed by the study team to determine if another biopsy may be needed. Note: If archival tissue is not available within that timeframe, tissue from the next scheduled biopsy can be sent to NIH for testing. If it is not possible for a biopsy to be scheduled, the study team will evaluate the possibility of a biopsy being performed at the NIH for enrollment purposes.

Age \>=18 years.

ECOG performance status \<2 (Karnofsky \>60%)

Participants must have organ and marrow function as defined below:

Hemoglobin \>= 8g/dL

Absolute neutrophil count \>= 1,200/mcL

Platelets \>=75,000/mcL

Total bilirubin \<= 1.5 x institutional upper limit of normal (In the case of known Gilbert's Disease, total bili \>1.5 may be considered.) (For participants with known liver involvement, \<=3x institutional upper limit of normal) -AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) \<= 3x institutional upper limit of normal (For participants with known liver involvement, \<=5x institutional upper limit of normal) -Creatinine \< 1.5 x normal institutional limits OR Creatinine clearance \>=30 mL/min/1.73 m2

Ability to take oral medications.

Participants with an existing diagnosis of diabetes or hypertension, must have disease well-controlled with at least annual physician follow-up.

Women of child-bearing potential and men with a partner of child-bearing potential must be willing to use appropriate contraception in the event that they match to a therapy that requires such. The duration of contraception use will depend on the therapy assigned.

Willingness to comply with required study procedures and visits for the duration of study.

Participants with asymptomatic brain metastases may be included if metastases have been previously treated with local therapy including radiation at least 4 weeks prior to first dose of treatment and there is no indication for additional local therapy (including active progression).

Participants with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) must be on an effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load for at least the last 6 months.

Participants with evidence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, must have HBV viral load that is undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated.

Participants with a history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. Participants with HCV infection must be currently on treatment, with undetectable HCV viral load.

Participants with a prior or concurrent malignancy are eligible if the natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the off-label therapies offered on this study in the opinion of the Principal Investigator (PI) and are otherwise eligible for this trial.

Participants with current symptoms of cardiac disease, or history of treatment with cardiotoxic agents, should have a clinical risk assessment of cardiac function using the New York Heart Association Functional Classification. Note: To be eligible for this trial, participants should be class 2B or better.

Ability of participant to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants in active visceral crisis, symptomatic brain metastases requiring local therapy, or active leptomeningeal disease given the time required for testing and therapy selection.

Participants with uncontrolled intercurrent illness evaluated by physical exam and chemistries or situations that would limit compliance with study requirements, interpretation of results or that could increase risk to the participant.

Participants with the following active cardiac conditions: symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris or cardiac arrhythmia (per medical record).

Participants with lung disease requiring continuous oxygen supplementation.

Participants with decompensated cirrhosis and/or end-stage kidney disease on dialysis.

Participants with positive serum or urine beta-HCG pregnancy test performed at screening.

Participants who are unable to provide tissue specimens of sufficient quality for use in this study. Quality of DNA and RNA is determined during screening. This may be due to issues with biopsy sample collection, inadequate RNA extraction, or quality control failure. Participants may be re-screened if initial specimens are not adequate, if they are amenable to re-biopsy, and additional site(s) of disease for adequate re-sampling are available.

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 Bethesda?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07067138) has an active research site in Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD

If you're searching for breast cancer treatment options in Bethesda, MD, this clinical trial (NCT07067138) 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 Bethesda 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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