Recruiting NA Breast Neoplasm

New treatment option for Breast Neoplasm

Official title Magnetic Marker Localization for Occult Breast Cancer and Target Axillary Dissection in Node-positive Breast Cancer Post-neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05427071

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer is expanding in the recent decade. Patients with good response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy could benefit from de-escalation of breast and axilla operation.

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

You may be able to join if

  • All patients with cT1-3N1 invasive ductal carcinoma planned for neoadjuvant chemotherapy and/or target therapy
  • mentally competent to give informed consent
  • Agreed to proceed with curative operation after chemotherapy and tentatively keen for breast conservative surgery and targeted axillary dissection...
  • Radiologically 1-3 ipsilateral axillary lymph node metastases confirmed by cytology or biopsy

You likely can't join if

  • Presence of distant metastasis, inflammatory breast cancers, multi-centric breast cancers
  • History of previous ipsilateral axillary surgery or irradiation
  • Hypersensitivity to dextran compounds or iron
  • Iron overload disease
  • Pregnant or lactating patients
  • Patients with pacemaker or other implantable metallic devices in chest wall or prosthesis in shoulder
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • All patients with cT1-3N1 invasive ductal carcinoma planned for neoadjuvant chemotherapy and/or target therapy
  • mentally competent to give informed consent
  • Agreed to proceed with curative operation after chemotherapy and tentatively keen for breast conservative surgery and targeted axillary dissection after neoadjuvant chemotherapy
  • Radiologically 1-3 ipsilateral axillary lymph node metastases confirmed by cytology or biopsy
What rules you out
  • Presence of distant metastasis, inflammatory breast cancers, multi-centric breast cancers
  • History of previous ipsilateral axillary surgery or irradiation
  • Hypersensitivity to dextran compounds or iron
  • Iron overload disease
  • Pregnant or lactating patients
  • Patients with pacemaker or other implantable metallic devices in chest wall or prosthesis in shoulder
  • Mentally incompetent patients

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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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 all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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