Blood test may guide chemo decisions for advanced breast cancer
NCT ID NCT01349842
First seen Nov 25, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looked at whether measuring circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood can help doctors decide when to switch chemotherapy for women with metastatic breast cancer that has worsened after two prior treatments. The trial involved 265 women and compared standard care with CTC-guided treatment decisions. The goal was to see if this approach improves overall survival and quality of life.
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Locations
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Centre Georges Francois Leclerc
Dijon, 21079, France
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Chu Limoges
Limoges, 87042, France
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Clinique Victor Hugo
Le Mans, 72000, France
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Hopital Saint Louis
Paris, 75475, France
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Institut Curie
Paris, 75005, France
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Institut Rene Huguenin Curie
Saint-Cloud, 92210, France
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Institut de Canacerologie de L'Ouest
Saint-Herblain, 44805, France
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