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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

LifEStyle Intervention to Enhance Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Patients With Triple Negative Breast Cancer

The LESLIE Trial: LifEStyle Intervention to Enhance Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Patients With Triple Negative Breast Cancer

LifEStyle Intervention to Enhance Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Patients With Triple Negative Breast Cancer (NCT06831955) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), Early Setting, sponsored by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

LESLIE is a multicentric randomized controlled trial in patients with triple negative breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant chemo/immunotherapy (NAT). This trial investigates the hypothesis that adding a cyclic fasting-mimicking diet combined with exercise during the NAT improves the NAT's therapeutic efficacy, treatment tolerability and compliance, as well as improve quality of life.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), Early Setting and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 356 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - The patient has a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis of stage II-III TNBC 1. Patients with tumor stage T1cN1-2, T2N0-N2, T3N0-N2, T4N0-N2 2. ER and PR negative is defined as an absent or minimal (≤10%) expression of oestrogen and progesterone receptors and absence of HER2 protein over-expression per ASCO/CAP-guidelines 3. All histological subtypes are eligible, including but not limited to invasive breast cancer of no special type (NST) , invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) etc - WHO/ECOG performance status of grade 0-1 - The participant is able to perform a CPET test (cardiopulmonary exercise testing) - Body mass index ≥ 18.5 kg/m² - Pregnant or breastfeeding women - Presence of adequate bone marrow and organ function - HbA1c \<10% Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - had a treatment with any of the following: 1. any other chemotherapy, immunotherapy or anticancer agents within 5 years of the first dose of study treatment 2. injectable hypoglycemics 2. have not have recovered adequately from the toxicity and/or complications from a surgical intervention prior to starting therapy - prior systemic treatment for breast cancer or other malignancies within 5 years of treatment enrollment, except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous skin cancer or in situ cervical cancer. Other malignancies diagnosed more than 5 years before the diagnosis of breast cancer must have been radically treated without evidence of relapse at the moment of patient enrollment in the trial. - has a history of an additional malignancy that is progressing or that has required active treatment in the 5 years prior to breast cancer diagnosis. Exceptions include basal cell carcinoma of the skin or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin that has undergone potentially curative therapy or in situ cervical cancer - Prior treatment with anthracyclines ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * The patient has a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis of stage II-III TNBC 1. Patients with tumor stage T1cN1-2, T2N0-N2, T3N0-N2, T4N0-N2 2. ER and PR negative is defined as an absent or minimal (≤10%) expression of oestrogen and progesterone receptors and absence of HER2 protein over-expression per ASCO/CAP-guidelines 3. All histological subtypes are eligible, including but not limited to invasive breast cancer of no special type (NST) , invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) etc * WHO/ECOG performance status of grade 0-1 * The participant is able to perform a CPET test (cardiopulmonary exercise testing) * Body mass index ≥ 18.5 kg/m² * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Presence of adequate bone marrow and organ function * HbA1c \<10% Exclusion Criteria: * had a treatment with any of the following: 1. any other chemotherapy, immunotherapy or anticancer agents within 5 years of the first dose of study treatment 2. injectable hypoglycemics 2. have not have recovered adequately from the toxicity and/or complications from a surgical intervention prior to starting therapy * prior systemic treatment for breast cancer or other malignancies within 5 years of treatment enrollment, except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous skin cancer or in situ cervical cancer. Other malignancies diagnosed more than 5 years before the diagnosis of breast cancer must have been radically treated without evidence of relapse at the moment of patient enrollment in the trial. * has a history of an additional malignancy that is progressing or that has required active treatment in the 5 years prior to breast cancer diagnosis. Exceptions include basal cell carcinoma of the skin or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin that has undergone potentially curative therapy or in situ cervical cancer * Prior treatment with anthracyclines * Prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti-PD-L2 agent or with an agent directed to another co-inhibitory T-cell receptor (e.g., CTLA-4, OX-40, CD137) * Has any disorder, which in the Investigator's opinion might jeopardize the participant's safety or compliance with the protocol * Has, as judged by the investigator, any evidence of severe or uncontrolled systemic diseases, including active bleeding diatheses, or active infection including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Screening for chronic conditions is not required * Active autoimmune diseases requiring systemic treatments * Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus * History of alcohol use disorder (DSM-5) * History of eating disorder (DSM-5)

Treatments Being Tested

OTHER

Exercise Therapy

The exercise regimen consists of a non-linear aerobic exercise program of 3-4 sessions per week. During days of FMD no exercise will be prescribed.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Fasting-Mimicking Diet

The FMD is a plant-based, low-carbohydrate, low-caloric diet of 4 days , with the fourth day being the day of chemo/immunotherapy. A total of 6 FMD cycles will be administered over the treatment period of 20 weeks.

DRUG

SOC

Four cycles of an intravenous infusion of pembrolizumab (200 mg) once every 3 weeks plus paclitaxel (80 mg per square meter of body-surface area once weekly) plus carboplatin (at a dose based on an area under the concentration-time curve of 1.5 mg per milliliter per minute) once weekly in the first 12 weeks, followed by four cycles of epirubicin (90 mg per square meter) plus cyclophosphamide (600 mg per square meter) once every 2 weeks plus pembrolizumab 400mg every 6 weeks or pembrolizumab 200mg every 3 weeks in the subsequent 8 weeks.

Locations (10)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

UZ Antwerpen
Antwerp, Belgium
Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom
Antwerp, Belgium
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc (UCLouvain)
Brussels, Belgium
UZ Brussel
Brussels, Belgium
UZ Gent
Ghent, Belgium
Jessa Ziekenhuis Hasselt
Hasselt, Belgium
AZ Groeninge
Kortrijk, Belgium
University Hospital Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) UCL Liège
Liège, Belgium
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) UCL Namur
Namur, Belgium

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06831955), the sponsor (Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06831955 clinical trial studying?

LESLIE is a multicentric randomized controlled trial in patients with triple negative breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant chemo/immunotherapy (NAT). This trial investigates the hypothesis that adding a cyclic fasting-mimicking diet combined with exercise during the NAT improves the NAT's therapeutic efficacy, treatment tolerability and compliance, as well as improve quality of life. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06831955?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06831955?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06831955. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06831955. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.