Breast Cancer Female study: Targeted Axillary Dissection
Official title Targeted Axillary Dissection (TAD) in Early-stage Node Positive Breast Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04671511
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see how well a technique called Targeted Axillary Dissection (TAD) works for finding cancer in the axilla. It compares a standard sentinel node biopsy with TAD, which adds a radioactive seed to locate and remove the biopsy‑positive node.
- Who it's for
- Women who have early‑stage breast cancer, 1–2 biopsy‑confirmed positive lymph nodes seen on imaging, and no clinically palpable nodes.
- What's involved
- Participants will have a sentinel node biopsy and a radioactive seed placed in the biopsy‑positive node. The seed helps the surgeon locate and remove that node during surgery. They will also have the usual imaging and follow‑up tests.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts until the surgery and the immediate post‑operative period, with a few follow‑up visits over the next few months to monitor results.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Participants must be ≥ 18 years old.
- Participants with a clinical T1 or T2 invasive ductal or lobular breast carcinoma, regardless of estrogen/progesterone/human epidermal growth factor...
- Participants with clinical (on palpation) N0 and up to two suspicious lymph nodes on axillary ultrasound.
- Participant with biopsy-proven positive axillary disease made by core needle biopsy or fine-needle aspiration.
- Participants must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Scale of Performance Status less than 2.
You likely can't join if
- Participant with previous ipsilateral axillary surgery, including sentinel lymph node biopsy.
- Participants with distant metastases.
- Participants that have had previous radiotherapy to the axillary nodes.
- Participants who received neoadjuvant therapy.
- If the injection of blue dye is planned, patients with hypersensitivity or allergy to isosulfan blue, patent blue, methylene blue or radiocolloid dye.
- Participants who are unable to provide informed consent.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants must be ≥ 18 years old.
- Participants with a clinical T1 or T2 invasive ductal or lobular breast carcinoma, regardless of estrogen/progesterone/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) receptor status.
- Participants with clinical (on palpation) N0 and up to two suspicious lymph nodes on axillary ultrasound.
- Participant with biopsy-proven positive axillary disease made by core needle biopsy or fine-needle aspiration.
- Participants must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Scale of Performance Status less than 2.
- Participants must understand, accept, and have signed the approved consent form.
- Participant with previous ipsilateral axillary surgery, including sentinel lymph node biopsy.
- Participants with distant metastases.
- Participants that have had previous radiotherapy to the axillary nodes.
- Participants who received neoadjuvant therapy.
- If the injection of blue dye is planned, patients with hypersensitivity or allergy to isosulfan blue, patent blue, methylene blue or radiocolloid dye.
- Participants who are unable to provide informed consent.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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