Breast Cancer study: Proton Radiotherapy
Official title Phase II Protocol of Proton Therapy for Partial Breast Irradiation in Early Stage Breast Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT01766297
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to see if proton radiation therapy is helpful for women with early-stage breast cancer. It will look at both the benefits and any side effects.
- Who it's for
- Women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive proton radiation therapy. The team will monitor how the treatment affects the cancer and the patient's health.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the duration or visit schedule.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Must sign study-specific, IRB approved informed consent form prior to study entry.
- Must be female.
- Must be \> = 50 years of age.
- Must have a life expectancy of at least 5 years based on age and co-morbidities.
- Must have pathology proven invasive ductal carcinoma (lobular is not allowed) and/or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
You likely can't join if
- Previous history of ipsilateral invasive breast cancer or DCIS.
- Any clinical or radiographically suspicious nodes, unless biopsy proven benign.
- Non-epithelial malignancies such as sarcoma or lymphoma.
- Suspicious residual microcalcifications on mammography of either breast, unless negative for malignancy on pathology.
- Multicentric or bilateral disease unless biopsy of the clinical abnormalities are performed and result is negative.
- Lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) on pathology specimen.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Must sign study-specific, IRB approved informed consent form prior to study entry. Note consent by legally authorized representative is not allowed for this trial.
- Must be female.
- Must be \> = 50 years of age.
- Must have a life expectancy of at least 5 years based on age and co-morbidities.
- Must have pathology proven invasive ductal carcinoma (lobular is not allowed) and/or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
- One of the following criteria must be met: (a) Tumors that are microscopically multifocal must be 3.0 cm or less in total aggregate size and encompassed within a single scar (b) Patient does not have microscopically...
- For tumors that are invasive, if in the presence of extensive intraductal component (EIC), the entire pathologic tumor size (including both the intraductal and invasive component) must be 3.0 cm or less.
- Must be Stage 0, I, II (Tis, T1, or T2, N0, M0 per AJCC criteria 7th and/or 8th Ed.). If stage II, the tumor size must be \< = 3.0 cm.
- Must have ER positive disease with ER/PR report available.
- For tumors that are invasive, HER2 must be performed (positive or negative is acceptable).
- Must have a lumpectomy performed, with documented negative surgical margins by 0.2 cm or more. If re-excision results in negative surgical margins 0.2 cm or more, patient is eligible.
- If image guidance with daily cone beam CT with direct physician visual assessment is used for treatment positioning, the presence of markers or clips in the surgical bed is recommended but not required.
- If markers or clips were placed at the time of surgery, patient must be able to start treatment within 12 weeks after lumpectomy or re-excision for adequate margins.
- If markers were not placed at the time of surgery and are needed, patient must have markers placed within 6 weeks after surgery.
- If systemic chemotherapy was given, patient must have had clips or markers placed at the time of surgery (if they are needed) and patient must have simulation scans within 6 weeks of the completion of the chemotherapy.
- Must be able to start treatment within 12 weeks of surgery or 8 weeks of finalization of chemotherapy.
- Previous history of ipsilateral invasive breast cancer or DCIS.
- Any clinical or radiographically suspicious nodes, unless biopsy proven benign.
- Non-epithelial malignancies such as sarcoma or lymphoma.
- Suspicious residual microcalcifications on mammography of either breast, unless negative for malignancy on pathology.
- Multicentric or bilateral disease unless biopsy of the clinical abnormalities are performed and result is negative.
- Lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) on pathology specimen.
- Any previously treated breast carcinoma or synchronous breast carcinoma in ipsilateral breast.
- Prior radiation therapy to the ipsilateral breast or thorax.
- Paget's disease of the nipple.
- Histologic examination showing invasive lobular histology.
- Skin involvement.
- Breasts technically unsatisfactory for radiation treatment upon the discretion of the treating physician.
- Significant infection or other co-existing medical condition that would preclude protocol therapy such as pregnancy, HIV/AIDS or collagen vascular diseases specifically systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, or...
- Known BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 mutation.
- Pregnant or lactating.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
- San Diego, California, United States
- Warrenville, Illinois, United States
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Flint, Michigan, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- Fairfax, Virginia, United States
- Hampton, Virginia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 50 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Scottsdale, Arizona, United States; San Diego, California, United States; Warrenville, Illinois, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Flint, Michigan, United States; New York, New York, United States and 3 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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