Mini tumor models could guide surgeons to cancer cells
NCT ID NCT07421479
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study takes tumor tissue from 50 women with invasive breast cancer and grows mini 3D versions called organoids in the lab. These organoids are used to collect tiny particles called extracellular vesicles, which naturally seek out tumor cells. The goal is to use these particles to deliver dyes or drugs directly to cancer, potentially making surgery more precise. This is a research study to develop the method, not a treatment for participants.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All patients consecutively referred to the Breast Unit of the IRCCS ICS Maugeri in Pavia who have breast neoplasm will be included in the study.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female subjects; * Confirmed diagnosis of breast heteroplasia * Age \>= 18 years; * Patients willing to follow the usual oncological follow-up; * Patients with de novo metastatic disease (M+), receiving primary chemotherapy, if candidates for primary tumor biopsy; * Subjects who agree to participate in the study by signing and dating the Informed Consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients without a proven cyto-histological diagnosis of breast carcinoma; * Subjects affected by other solid tumors besides the breast lesion.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri
Pavia, 27100, Italy
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