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Conformal Ablative Radiotherapy in Older Women (CARMEN) With Breast Cancer Undergoing Non-Operative Management
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center
Summary
This phase II study evaluates SABR as non-operative treatment for women aged 65+ with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer ≤5 cm and no lymph node involvement. Eligible patients, including those previously on endocrine therapy, receive 5 SABR treatments, followed by monitoring of quality of life and assessment of treatment-related toxicity.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
18
Start Date
2025-11-04
Completion Date
2027-10
Last Updated
2026-02-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
SABR
Radiation therapy will consist of either IMRT or 3D CRT. The modality chosen will be based on the plan with the preferable dosimetric variables and determined by the treating radiation oncology physician. SABR will be prescribed to a total dose of 35 Gy to the GTV over the course of 5 fractions (7 Gy per fraction), ideally treated every other day (excluding weekends). The CTV will be prescribed 30 Gy over 5 fractions, ideally treated every other day.
Locations (2)
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States