What happens years after breast cancer treatment? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05926024

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows women who are cancer-free three or more years after early breast cancer treatment. Researchers want to see if things like patient traits, cancer type, or treatment side effects affect long-term quality of life. Participants fill out short questionnaires about exercise and health habits, and some provide a blood sample to measure an aging-related biomarker. The goal is to learn how to better support survivors down the road.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors understand which early breast cancer patients are at risk for long-term quality-of-life issues, leading to better follow-up care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to all breast cancer survivors, and the aging biomarker is still experimental.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Pathologic Complete Response

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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