BREAST CANCER FEMALE

This early-phase study tested a vaccine made from patients' own immune cells to target HER2-positive breast cancer. 31 participants with stage II or III breast cancer received the vaccine alongside standard chemotherapy before surgery. The goal was to see if the vaccine could boo…

This study tested a breast reconstruction method for women who had a mastectomy, with or without radiation. Surgeons first used fat grafting to prepare the chest wall, then placed a breast implant just under the skin (not under the muscle) to reduce pain and animation. The study …

This study tested a device that uses heat (radiofrequency ablation) to destroy small breast tumors (less than 2 cm). Thirty women with early-stage breast cancer received the treatment to see if it could safely eliminate the tumor. The goal was to find a less invasive option than …

This study tests two new radioactive imaging agents, 99mTc-ADAPT6 and 99mTc-DARPinG3, to see how well they can detect HER2-positive breast cancer using SPECT scans. Fifteen women with HER2-positive breast cancer will receive injections of each agent a few days apart, followed by …

This study tested a new radioactive tracer called 99mTc-ZHER2:41071 in 30 women with breast cancer. The tracer is designed to attach to HER2 proteins on cancer cells, allowing doctors to see them on a SPECT scan. The goal was to see how the tracer spreads in the body, how safe it…

This completed phase 1 study tested a new radioactive imaging agent called 99mTc-RM26 in 10 people with prostate or breast cancer. The goal was to see how the agent spreads in the body and whether it can help spot tumors using SPECT scans. Researchers also checked for safety and …

This study tested a new imaging method that uses a radioactive tracer to detect HER2 protein in breast cancer tumors and nearby lymph nodes. 24 women with primary breast cancer received one injection followed by a scan. The goal was to see if the scan results matched standard tis…

This study tested a new radioactive imaging agent that binds to the HER2 protein, which is important for guiding breast cancer treatment. Ten women with known HER2-positive or HER2-negative breast cancer received one injection of the agent, followed by several SPECT scans over 24…

This study looked at how many tissue samples are needed when doing a special type of breast biopsy called contrast-enhanced stereotactic biopsy (CESB). The biopsy is used for breast lesions that only show up on contrast-enhanced mammography. Researchers studied 77 women to find t…

This study tested an AI system called Carebot AI MMG to see if it can detect breast cancer from mammograms as accurately as human radiologists. Researchers looked at 222 past mammograms from four screening centers. The AI classified each exam as low, medium, or high risk, and its…

This study tested whether a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help surgeons locate small, non-palpable breast tumors during surgery. Ten women with early-stage breast cancer received both the dye and a standard radioactive seed, and doctors compared how well each…

This study tested whether taking alpha lipoic acid, a common antioxidant, could prevent heart damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in breast cancer patients. 80 women starting their first round of doxorubicin-containing chemotherapy were enrolled. Researchers measur…

This pilot study tested whether a self-management program combining exercise classes and group discussions could relieve joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors (AI) in older breast cancer survivors. Twelve women aged 60 and older who were starting AI medication took part. The …

This study looked at whether a 12-week aerobic exercise program can improve quality of life, thinking skills, and physical function in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. 69 survivors were split into three groups: one did moderate aerobic exercise three times a week,…

This study looked at whether adding nerve mobilization (gentle stretching exercises for nerves) to early physical therapy can reduce long-term shoulder disability in women after breast cancer surgery. 140 women who had surgery for breast cancer took part. The results help underst…

This study tested whether a digital physiotherapy platform (Trak) helps women recover shoulder movement better than standard paper-based exercises after lymph node removal for breast cancer. Forty women participated in a 4-week home program. Researchers measured shoulder mobility…

This study tested whether personalized remote exercise coaching, using a digital platform and a connected watch, could improve quality of life in 824 breast cancer survivors. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the coaching or standard advice. The study measured…

This study tested three different nerve block methods to manage pain after a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Over 1,500 women received either a paravertebral block, a serratus+PECS-1 block, or a combination. The goal was to see which approach reduces the need for…

This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine (a sedative) to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) in a chest nerve block could improve pain control after breast cancer surgery. Sixty women received either the standard block or the block with added dexmedetomidine. The ma…

This trial tested a new device called the Breast Cancer Locator (BCL), a custom plastic bra that helps surgeons find tumors during breast-conserving surgery. It was compared to the standard wire localization method in 480 women with non-palpable breast cancer. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether a 12-week health education program (including group meetings and social media tips) could improve lifestyle habits, physical activity, and emotional well-being in women being treated for breast cancer. Twenty-eight women took part. The goal was to see if…

This pilot study tested whether self-acupressure (pressing specific points on the body) or Zhan Zhuang (a gentle standing meditation) can reduce pain, fatigue, and sleep problems in breast cancer survivors. Fifty women who had finished early-stage breast cancer treatment and stil…

This study tested three types of messages to encourage genetic testing in 1,283 people at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Participants received an electronic health record message, then a text message, then a doctor's reminder if needed. The goal was to see which a…

This completed study looked at 470 women with breast cancer in Paris to understand how their background affects their experience. It compared women born in France with those born in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on diagnosis timing, treatment access, and social impacts. The goal i…

This completed study involved 775 women who had breast-conserving surgery and radiation for breast cancer. Researchers compared different surgery and radiation techniques to see which ones led to less breast hardening (fibrosis) and better cosmetic results. The goal was to find w…

This completed Phase 2 trial enrolled 61 postmenopausal women with operable, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Participants took letrozole for 7 to 30 days before their scheduled surgery. The goal was to measure changes in a tumor marker called Ki67 to see which cancers are highly…

This study tested whether an educational video series about sexual health is acceptable and useful for women undergoing breast cancer treatment. 32 women with early-stage breast cancer watched the videos over six months. Researchers measured how well the videos were received and …

This completed study looked at why some women reject personalized breast cancer risk estimates. Researchers gave 781 Black or African American women aged 39-74 a personal risk score based on the Gail Model and asked if they agreed with it. The goal was to understand risk rejectio…

This study looked at 27 women with breast cancer who had a mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with an implant. The implant was placed either above the chest muscle (prepectoral) or below it (subpectoral). Researchers measured pain, arm function, quality of life, and c…

This study explored how African American women who survived breast cancer react to stress. Researchers measured stress hormones, heart rate, and blood pressure during a stressful task. They also looked at how stress might affect diet and exercise habits. The goal was to find new …

This study looked at 270 women with early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Doctors used a genetic test called OncotypeDX to estimate each patient's risk of the cancer coming back. The goal was to see how the test results influenced whether patients r…

This completed observational study looked at 110 breast cancer patients to see if arm swelling (lymphedema) is linked to a specific type of muscle pain called myofascial pain syndrome. Researchers examined trigger points in key muscles and measured pain thresholds. The goal was t…