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BEAT-Breast: Trial of DE-iPTV in Patients With Primary Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases Who Are Not Suitable for Stereotactic Radiotherapy.

Launched by IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON · Sep 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 22, 2024

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Radiotherapy Brain Metastases Metastatic Breast Cancer

ClinConnect Summary

Brain metastases from breast cancer are a common, and devastating, complication with survival times of 3 - 5 months from diagnosis.

The main treatment approaches to brain metastases are surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and whole brain radiotherapy. However, it is known that most patients with brain metastases receive either whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) or no treatment, with relatively low rates of surgery and SRS. Since the commonest treatment in those who do have treatment is WBRT, the local team have developed an approach that is believed to be (possibly) more effective than ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • 1. Written (signed and dated) informed consent and be capable of co-operating with treatment and follow-up
  • 2. Adult (aged 16+) patients, resident in the United Kingdom.
  • 3. Histologically confirmed primary breast cancer with brain metastases on MRI imaging
  • 4. The treating oncologist considers whole-brain radiotherapy to be the most suitable treatment outside of the trial.
  • 5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance status 0, 1 or 2
  • 6. Able to respond to question about their quality of life, symptoms, and side effects remotely (via telephone assessments
  • 7. Life expectancy from extra-cranial disease \>3 months
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • 1. Leptomeningeal disease
  • 2. "Miliary" pattern of metastases: patients with over 15 metastases are excluded (clinician-based assessment)
  • 3. Cystic metastases
  • 4. Previous whole or partial brain radiotherapy (previous surgery or SRS is acceptable)
  • 5. Plan for hippocampal-sparing whole brain radiotherapy.
  • 6. Unable to give informed consent.
  • 7. Prognosis less than 3 months
  • 8. Pregnant or nursing women
  • 9. Unable to complete a brain MRI and/or known allergy to gadolinium.

About Imperial College London

Imperial College London is a world-renowned research institution based in the United Kingdom, recognized for its commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient care through innovative research and clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, Imperial combines expertise across various fields, including medicine, engineering, and business, to drive breakthroughs in healthcare. The institution’s robust clinical trial programs are designed to evaluate new therapies and interventions, ensuring rigorous scientific standards and ethical practices while aiming to translate research findings into tangible benefits for patients and society.

Locations

London, , United Kingdom

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