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Breast cancer study probes Age-Related quality of life differences

NCT ID NCT00582478

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how breast cancer treatment affects quality of life in women of different ages. Researchers are asking 650 women recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer to fill out questionnaires about their physical and emotional well-being. The goal is to understand age-related differences and improve support for all survivors.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and address quality-of-life issues for breast cancer survivors of all ages.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study using questionnaires, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct changes in care, and results depend on participant honesty and recall.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 650 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Start date

Oct 2001

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

First time breast cancer patients

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Aged 18 or older at the time of breast cancer diagnosis * English-speaking * Community dwelling (i.e. not living in a residential care or correctional facility) * Diagnosed with invasive breast cancer Stage I, II, or III within the previous 6 months * First time diagnosis * Have physician agreement for participation * Provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Psychiatric or psychological abnormality precluding informed consent or ability to complete questionnaires * Previous or concurrent malignancy (except basal and squamous skin cancer and stage 0 cervical cancer) * Stage IV breast malignancy * Residency outside of the United States * For women ages 45 years and younger only: Those participants \< 45 years who were having regular menstrual cycles at the time of diagnosis will be excluded from this protocol. This study will only be enrolling women in this age category who have had a prior hysterectomy or were having irregular menstrual cycles at the time of diagnosis. Women with regular menstrual cycles will be enrolled into a companion project (i.e., Menstrual Cycle Maintenance

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm invasive breast carcinoma

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Breast cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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