Spinal fluid test could spot deadly cancer spread earlier

NCT ID NCT03974204

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 10, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study aimed to test whether analyzing tiny particles in spinal fluid could help doctors detect when breast cancer has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Researchers planned to compare this new method against current diagnostic tests in breast cancer patients suspected of having this serious complication. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Lille

    Lille, Hauts-de-France, 59000, France

  • Centre Oscar Lambret

    Lille, Hauts-de-France, 59020, France

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