Clinical trial Recruiting at 20 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Tracking treatment evolution in metastatic breast cancer since 2008

Official title: Epidemiological Strategy and Medical Economic (ESME) Research Program / Academic Real World Database: Evolution of the Therapeutic Care in Metastatic Breast Cancer Across the French Comprehensive Cancer Centers From 2008

Run by Unicancer · NCT03275311 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how treatment for metastatic breast cancer has changed since 2008 by gathering and analyzing patient information from 18 cancer centers in France.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment42000 (estimated)
SponsorUnicancer
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation
Locations20 sites (Angers and 19 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 2014
Main results expectedMarch 2027
Study endsDecember 2027
Registry record updatedMay 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT03275311 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer who have received treatment at a participating French comprehensive cancer center.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have metastatic breast cancer or who have not received treatment at one of the participating centers 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 utilizes a multicenter database to collect retrospective data from electronic medical records of patients with metastatic breast cancer across 18 comprehensive cancer centers in France. The ESME Breast cancer Database compiles detailed information on patient demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment protocols, and clinical events. Data is collected by trained technicians using an electronic data collection tool, ensuring that all information is harmonized and anonymized before analysis. The study aims to analyze treatment strategies and outcomes for patients treated since January 2008.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of various treatment strategies for metastatic breast cancer, potentially improving patient care.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing real-world data in similar contexts have shown success in understanding treatment outcomes, making this approach both relevant and promising.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria :

* 18 years old patient
* Patient receiving chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and hormonotherapy in a French Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Exclusion criteria : None

Where it's running

  • Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest - Paul Papin
    Angers, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Bergonié
    Bordeaux, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre François Baclesse
    Caen, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Jean Perrin
    Clermont-Ferrand, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Georges-François Leclerc
    Dijon, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Oscar Lambret
    Lille, France
    Recruiting
Show 14 more locations
  • Centre Léon Bérard
    Lyon, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Paoli-Calmettes
    Marseille, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut régional du Cancer Montpellier / Val d'Aurelle
    Montpellier, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine
    Nancy, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut de cancérologie de l'Ouest - René Gauducheau
    Nantes, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Antoine Lacassagne
    Nice, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Curie
    Paris, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Jean Godinot
    Reims, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Eugène Marquis
    Rennes, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Henri Becquerel
    Rouen, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Curie - Hôpital René Huguenin
    Saint-Cloud, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Paul Strauss
    Strasbourg, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Claudius Regaud
    Toulouse, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Gustave Roussy
    Villejuif, 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.
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