Study of Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples in Diagnosing Carcinomatous Meningitis in Patients With Cancer or Meningeal Syndrome

April 6, 2010 updated by: Centre Oscar Lambret

Interest of the Dosage of CA 15-3 in CSF for Diagnosing Carcinomatous Meningitis in Breast Cancer

RATIONALE: Studying samples of cerebrospinal fluid from patients with cancer or meningeal syndrome may help doctors identify biomarkers related to cancer.

PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying cerebrospinal fluid samples in diagnosing carcinomatous meningitis in patients with cancer or meningeal syndrome.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES:

Primary

  • Evaluate the validity of determining CA 15-3 levels in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) using automated immuno-enzymatic methods.

Secondary

  • Determine the sensitivity and specificity of these assays in assessing CA 15-3 in CSF.
  • Assess favorability of intrathecal production of CA 15-3.
  • Determine threshold interpretations of CA 15-3 levels in CSF.

OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study.

Within 15 days of suspected meningeal involvement, blood and cerebrospinal fluid samples are collected. Samples are examined by immunoenzyme assays. Patients with suspected cases of carcinomatous meningitis undergo cerebrospinal MRI.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

80

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • France
      • Lille, France, 59020
        • Recruiting
        • Centre Oscar Lambret
        • Contact:
          • Emilie Le Rhun
          • Phone Number: 33-32-029-5959

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Meets 1 of the following criteria:

    • Diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer with evidence suggestive of carcinomatous meningitis, with or without brain metastasis
    • Other type of cancer with evidence suggestive of carcinomatous meningitis
    • Meningeal syndrome without context of cancer

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

  • No other prior cancers
  • Not pregnant or nursing

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

  • No prior intrathecal treatment
  • At least 4 weeks since prior interferon
  • No concurrent participation in another clinical trial

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
CA 15-3 levels in cerebrospinal fluid

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Centre Oscar Lambret

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Emilie Le Rhun, Centre Oscar Lambret

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 11, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 11, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

July 14, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 7, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 6, 2010

Last Verified

April 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDR0000633542
  • COL-MENINCA
  • COL-IDRCB-2008-A00185-50
  • COL-0801
  • INCA-RECF0807

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