Biospecimen Collection for Breast Cancer

Not currently recruiting at 19 trial locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to gather clinical information and collect tissue and blood samples from patients with recurrent or stage IV breast cancer. By creating a registry of this data, researchers hope to better understand how tumors spread and why individuals respond differently to cancer treatments. The trial seeks participants with confirmed invasive breast cancer that has spread or progressed and who have accessible tumors for biopsy. As an unphased trial, this study offers patients the opportunity to contribute to vital research that could enhance future cancer treatments.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with your doctor or the trial team.

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about this trial because it offers a unique approach to understanding recurrent or stage IV breast cancer. Unlike standard treatments that focus on directly targeting tumors with drugs or radiation, this study collects tissue and blood samples for genetic testing. By analyzing patients' genetic information and clinical data over time, researchers hope to identify new patterns and potentially discover more effective, personalized treatment options in the future. This method could lead to breakthroughs in how these cancers are treated, offering hope for more tailored and effective therapies.

Who Is on the Research Team?

KV

Karthik V. Giridhar, M.D.

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

Histologically confirmed or suspected invasive breast cancer
Radiographic evidence of distant metastatic disease
Clinical or radiographic evidence of disease progression OR presenting with de novo stage IV disease
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Biospecimen Collection

Collection of archival and newly collected tissue and blood samples for genetic testing

Up to 2 years
Collection within 30 days of biopsy and every 4 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after biospecimen collection

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Biospecimen Collection

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Observational (biospecimen, clinical info collection)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3,427
Recruited
3,221,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14,080
Recruited
41,180,000+