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Official title Trial Of PreoperAtive Radiation (TOPAz): A Randomized Trial Comparing Hypofractionated Versus Conventionally Fractionated Preoperative Radiation Followed by Mastectomy With Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction With Integrated Nanomechanical Biomarker Evaluation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05774678
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To compare the outcomes of and responses to 2 different radiation therapy schedules (the standard radiation amount and number of doses versus less radiation and fewer doses) that are being given before having breast cancer surgery (cancer removal and reconstruction).
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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
- Age 18 years or older
- Histologic diagnosis of invasive breast cancer (cytologic or histologic confirmation of nodal metastasis is sufficient to establish this eligibility...
- Clinical and/or pathologic stage T3-T4c OR N1-N3; for the IBC pilot cohort only, the stage requirement is T4d, any N, M1
- Mastectomy is the planned oncologic surgery but has not yet been performed at the time of protocol enrollment
- Autologous (i.e. tissue-based) reconstruction is planned with either a free or rotational flap.
You likely can't join if
- Patients undergoing treatment for recurrent breast cancer in the index breast or lymph nodes.
- History of therapeutic irradiation to the breast, lower neck, mediastinum or other area(s) that will overlap with the affected breast.
- Presence of active scleroderma
- Patients who are pregnant.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 years or older
- Histologic diagnosis of invasive breast cancer (cytologic or histologic confirmation of nodal metastasis is sufficient to establish this eligibility criteria).
- Clinical and/or pathologic stage T3-T4c OR N1-N3; for the IBC pilot cohort only, the stage requirement is T4d, any N, M1
- Mastectomy is the planned oncologic surgery but has not yet been performed at the time of protocol enrollment
- Autologous (i.e. tissue-based) reconstruction is planned with either a free or rotational flap.
- For patients with HER2 positive, non-IBC breast cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, one of the following criteria must be met:
- Residual invasive disease should be documented in either the breast or a regional nodal metastasis after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This specific eligibility criteria can be satisfied by the post-chemotherapy standard of...
- Medical oncologist has documented a discussion in the chart about potential risks of proceeding with PreMRT with regard to impact on adjuvant systemic therapy decisions and the patient has opted to proceed with trial...
- For T4d pilot cohort patients, post-chemotherapy, pre-radiation ultrasound must demonstrate at least partial response in the breast and regional lymph nodes and no suspicious infraclavicular, internal mammary, and...
- Ability to provide written informed consent in accordance with institutional policies.
- Patients undergoing treatment for recurrent breast cancer in the index breast or lymph nodes.
- History of therapeutic irradiation to the breast, lower neck, mediastinum or other area(s) that will overlap with the affected breast.
- Presence of active scleroderma
- Patients who are pregnant.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, 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.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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 Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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