NCT06133465

Brief Summary

The goal of this retrospective multicenter observational study is to understand and evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic management of pure forms of Florid Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (FLCIS) and Pleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (PLCIS) of the breast. It addresses the significant challenges and controversies surrounding their clinical management, due to a lack of consensus or approved international guidelines. The main questions this study aims to answer are:

  • How is the diagnostic process for pure FLCIS and PLCIS currently managed?
  • What are the primary therapeutic approaches for these specific breast conditions?
  • How are positive and "close" surgical excision margins handled?
  • Is adjuvant treatment, such as hormone therapy and radiotherapy, necessary?
  • What factors are associated with recurrences?
  • What are the rates of recurrences and/or upgrade to invasive carcinoma? Participants will retrospectively collect all cases of pure FLCIS and PLCIS, reporting detailed data about their diagnostic and therapeutic management, as well as clinical and survival outcomes. Methodology: This international multicenter retrospective study will collect cases involving the pure forms of FLCIS and PLCIS of the breast. The study aims to provide insights into the current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, along with the identification of opportunities to enhance clinical management, ultimately providing evidence-based recommendations and addressing the current lack of scientific literature regarding their treatment.

Trial Health

87
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Enrollment
1,063

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2023

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 15, 2023

Completed
18 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 2, 2023

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 15, 2023

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2024

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 31, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

April 1, 2026

Status Verified

November 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

November 2, 2023

Last Update Submit

March 27, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Recurrence rate

    Recurrence rate (both invasive and LCIS, any type)

    From date of surgery until the date of first documented recurrence, assessed up to 120 months

  • Upgrade rate to invasive carcinoma

    Upgrade rate from PLCIS and/or FLCIS to invasive carcinoma from diagnostic core-biopsy to final specimen histology

    From date of diagnostic core biopsy until the date of final pathology report after surgery, assessed up to 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Overall Survival (OS)

    From date of surgery until the date of last follow-up or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 120 months

  • Disease-free survival (DFS)

    From date of surgery until the date of first recurrence, whenever occurred, assessed up to 120 months

  • Rate of re-operation and/or radiotherapy boost and/or clinical follow-up after "close" or involved resection margins being reported

    From date of surgery until the date of surgical margins management completion (any potential clinical follow-up included), assessed up to 72 months

  • Postoperative complications

    From date of surgery until any post-operative complications are resolved, assessed up to 3 months

  • Rate of adjuvant therapies utilization

    From date of surgery until the date of adjuvant therapies completion, assessed up to 120 months

Study Arms (2)

Pleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (PLCIS) of the breast

Patients with diagnosis of pure pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in situ of the breast

Procedure: Surgical wide local excisionProcedure: Cavity shavingProcedure: Excision margin surgical clearanceRadiation: Adjuvant RadiotherapyBiological: Adjuvant Hormone Therapy

Florid Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (FLCIS) of the breast

Patients with diagnosis of pure florid lobular carcinoma in situ of the breast

Procedure: Surgical wide local excisionProcedure: Cavity shavingProcedure: Excision margin surgical clearanceRadiation: Adjuvant RadiotherapyBiological: Adjuvant Hormone Therapy

Interventions

Adjuvant radiotherapy

Florid Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (FLCIS) of the breastPleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (PLCIS) of the breast

Surgical excision of breast carcinoma

Florid Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (FLCIS) of the breastPleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (PLCIS) of the breast

Cavity shaving of resection margins to guarantee oncological safety

Florid Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (FLCIS) of the breastPleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (PLCIS) of the breast

Adjuvant hormone therapy

Florid Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (FLCIS) of the breastPleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (PLCIS) of the breast

Surgical clearance of involved and/or closed excision margins

Florid Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (FLCIS) of the breastPleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (PLCIS) of the breast

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Patients diagnosed with pure variant pleomorphic and/or florid lobular carcinoma in situ of the breast

You may qualify if:

  • Histologic diagnosis of PLCIS and/or FLCIS of the breast on both core-biopsy and/or on final specimen histology;
  • Aged 18 years or older.

You may not qualify if:

  • Histologic diagnosis of CLCIS;
  • Histologic diagnosis of LCIS (any type) associated with invasive carcinoma

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS

Padua, Padova, 35168, Italy

Location

Related Publications (17)

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    BACKGROUND
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MeSH Terms

Interventions

Radiotherapy, Adjuvant

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Combined Modality TherapyTherapeuticsRadiotherapy

Study Officials

  • Massimo Ferrucci, MD PhD

    Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator, MD PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 2, 2023

First Posted

November 15, 2023

Study Start

October 15, 2023

Primary Completion

December 31, 2024

Study Completion

January 31, 2025

Last Updated

April 1, 2026

Record last verified: 2023-11

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