Lymph node patterns may predict breast cancer prognosis

NCT ID NCT07283718

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the spread of breast cancer to lymph nodes under the arm relates to long-term outcomes. Researchers are following 2,467 patients to see if certain patterns of lymph node involvement are linked to cancer returning or survival. The goal is to better understand which patients may need more or less aggressive treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better predict breast cancer outcomes based on lymph node involvement.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct changes in patient care.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 2,467 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients were pathologically diagnosed primary invasive breast cancer from October 2013 to December 2023. They had axillary lymph node dissection.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Pathologically confirmed invasive primary breast cancer Exclusion Criteria: * De novo stage IV breast cancer

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University

    Shanghai, 200127, China

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