New tool helps breast cancer patients decide on preventive breast removal
NCT ID NCT02918474
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a decision-making tool for women newly diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer who are considering removing the healthy breast as a preventive measure. The tool aims to improve knowledge and reduce uncertainty about the choice. Only 15 participants are enrolled, and the focus is on whether the tool is helpful and clear, not on medical outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Decision aid tool
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this tool could help breast cancer patients make more informed, less conflicted decisions about preventive breast removal.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (15 people) testing only the tool's acceptability and knowledge impact, not its long-term outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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