Finding New Treatments for Advanced Breast Cancer

A Synthetic Lethality-Focused Algorithm to Identify Therapeutic Options in Advanced Metastatic Breast Cancer (SYNTHESIS-Breast)

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Breast Cancer Breast Carcinoma Cancer of the Breast Malignant Neoplasm of Breast
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 120
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Device Feasibility
Participants needed
175 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI) · NIH
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with difficult-to-treat breast cancer. If you join, your cancer will be tested to see if a special algorithm can help find better treatment options for you.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
  • I am at least 18 years old.
  • I have measurable disease.
  • I have been treated with at least one type of systemic therapy.
  • I can take oral medications.
  • I agree to use contraception if needed.
  • I have a well-controlled health condition like diabetes or hypertension.
  • I can provide a recent tissue sample from my tumor.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have active brain metastases that need treatment.
  • I have an uncontrolled illness that could affect the trial.
  • I have a serious heart condition or have received specific heart-related treatments.
  • I have current symptoms of serious cardiac disease.
  • I cannot comply with study procedures and visits.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
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: Peopl…
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Eligibility Criteria
-INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Participants must have a histologically confirmed diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Note: Pathology testing outside NIH will be accepted for eligibility purposes. 2. Participant tumor subtypes will be enrolled as follows: * TNBC Cohort: TNBC will be defined as ER \<…
Contacts

Ann C McCoy, R.N.

(240) 760-6021

ann.mccoy@nih.gov

CONTACT

Stanley Lipkowitz, M.D.

(240) 760-6129

lipkowis@navmed.nci.nih.gov

CONTACT