Study in Patients With Breast Cancer Leptomeningeal Metastasis (NCT06638294)
A Translational Observational Biorepository and Management Study in Patients With Breast Cancer Leptomeningeal Metastasis: The BioLept Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Traditional clinical trials in patients with breast cancer leptomeningeal disease (LMD) are challenging as patients often have a rapidly progressive course and prognosis is poor, making meeting standard eligibility difficult. Furthermore, there is limited information about the biology of LMD. The investigators thus propose a study that is as inclusive as possible, which will allow the investigators to collect biospecimens and clinical outcomes to learn more about LMD biology, but still potentially provide benefit for patients, by providing patients rapid diagnostics and multi-disciplinary treatment recommendations.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Age range: 18 Weeks
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Sibley Memorial Hospital — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins — Baltimore, Maryland
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (410) 614-1361
Email: HopkinsBreastTrials@jhmi.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Leptomeningeal Metastasis of Breast Cancer clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.