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NCT03437395
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Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation Study

Sponsor: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

Breast cancer patients at Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center who are treated with accelerated partial breast irradiation will be monitored over a period of 10 years. From this group of patients, local and regional recurrence rates will be determined. Patients in the registry will also take part in assessments of cosmesis and quality of life.

Official title: Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation Study for Women With Stage 0 or 1 Breast Cancer

Key Details

Gender

FEMALE

Age Range

50 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

139

Start Date

2009-03-11

Completion Date

2025-12

Last Updated

2025-04-02

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

Balloon Brachytherapy

The balloon brachytherapy catheter method uses one tube with a small balloon on the end placed where the tumor had been. The balloon is filled with salt water so it fits this space. The end of the tube will extend from the side of the breast and will be connected to a special machine for treatments. The RT dose is delivered by a radioactive seed that travels through the tube into the center of the balloon. The seed will be removed at the end of each treatment. The tube and the balloon filled with salt water will stay in the breast until the 10 RT treatments are done. The radiation oncologist will decide if this type of treatment is most appropriate for the patient. The treatment will be given 2 times a day, about 6 hours apart, on 5 days. Each treatment lasts for 10-15 minutes.

RADIATION

3D Conformal External Beam Irradiation

3D conformal external beam irradiation uses a beam of radiation to deliver the radiation therapy dose to the place in the breast where the cancer was removed. The Radiation Oncologist will decide which type of treatment is most appropriate for the patient. The treatment will be given 2 times a day, about 6 hours apart, on 5 days. Each treatment lasts for 10 to 15 minutes.

Locations (1)

Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States