Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Collecting tumor samples from triple-negative breast cancer patients to explore new treatments and biomarkers.

Official title: Establishment of an ex Vivo Tumor Collection of Triple-negative Breast Cancers in Order to Validate the Interest of Innovative Therapies and the Search for Predictive Biomarkers of Response to Treatment

Run by Centre Francois Baclesse · NCT05404321 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting tumor samples from people with triple-negative breast cancer to see if new treatments and markers can help improve their care.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment163 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Francois Baclesse
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Caen)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 9, 2023
Main results expectedJune 2028
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedMarch 19, 2026
Trial IDNCT05404321 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer who require clips placed before neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant or have a history of clinically active malignancy in the last 5 years may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to establish a collection of ex vivo tumor organoids from patients with triple-negative breast cancer. By utilizing advanced 3D cell culture techniques, the study will create organoid models that closely mimic the original tumors, allowing for the evaluation of innovative therapies and the identification of predictive biomarkers for treatment response. The organoids will be derived from patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy and will be analyzed for their growth and response to various treatments.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective treatment options and personalized therapies for patients with triple-negative breast cancer.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of organoids in cancer research is gaining traction, this specific approach to triple-negative breast cancer is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient over 18 years of age
* Patient with early stage (I-III) triple negative breast cancer who needs to have clips placed before neoadjuvant chemotherapy
* Patient affiliated to a social security system
* Proficiency in French language,
* Patient having signed the consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women
* Persons deprived of liberty or under guardianship (including curatorship)
* History of any other clinically active malignancy in the last 5 years prior to inclusion

Where it's running

  • Centre François Baclesse
    Caen, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.