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Monitoring Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in HER2 Negative Breast Cancer Using High-speed MR Spectroscopic Imaging
NCT03568448 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The study will assess whether changes in total choline concentration \[tCho\] during neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) are predictive of pathologic complete response (pCR) in patients with HER2 negative breast cancer (HNBC) appropriate for NAC, and compare these findings with dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI). The objective is to assess the predictive value of changes in the concentration and spatial extent of tCho within the tumor during NAC.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Response monitoring (no intervention)
Study Locations (1)
New Mexico
- University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center — Albuquerque
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-04-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-12-31 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03568448
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03568448 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is New Mexico Cancer Research Alliance, which has 43 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with HER2 Negative Breast Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Response monitoring (no intervention) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03568448 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New Mexico. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03568448 about?
NCT03568448 is a clinical study titled "Monitoring Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in HER2 Negative Breast Cancer Using High-speed MR Spectroscopic Imaging". The study will assess whether changes in total choline concentration \[tCho\] during neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) are predictive of pathologic complete response (pCR) in patients with HER2 negative breast cancer (HNBC) appropriate for NAC, and compare these findings with dynamic contrast enhanced ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03568448?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2018-04-16. Estimated completion is 2027-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT03568448 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: HER2 Negative Breast Cancer. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03568448?
The interventions under investigation include: Response monitoring (no intervention) (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03568448?
This trial is sponsored by New Mexico Cancer Research Alliance, which has 43 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03568448 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New Mexico. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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