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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 42000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Unicancer Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 20 sites (Angers and 19 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 2014 |
| Main results expected | March 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03275311 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
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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
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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
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lise Bosquet, MsC
- Email: l-bosquet@unicancer.fr
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.