New study tests if Same-Time radiation and chemo is safe for breast cancer

NCT ID NCT01928589

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at women with early-stage breast cancer who need both radiation and chemotherapy after surgery. It compares giving these treatments at the same time versus one after the other, to see if the combined approach has similar side effects and outcomes. About 81 women will take part, with most receiving the new same-time method.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

partial breast irradiation and chemotherapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a more convenient treatment schedule for early-stage breast cancer patients, potentially reducing the time needed for therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study (81 participants) comparing two approaches, so results may not apply broadly. There is a risk of increased side effects when combining treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast adenocarcinoma breast cancer breast neoplasm invasive breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IU Health Arnett

    Lafayette, Indiana, 47905, United States

  • Indiana University Health Hospital

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

  • Indiana University Health Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

  • John Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States

  • Parkview Regional Medical Center

    Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46845, United States

  • Reading Hospital

    West Reading, Pennsylvania, 19611, United States

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20016, United States

  • Suburban Hospital

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States

  • University of Texas-San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • York Cancer Center

    York, Pennsylvania, 17403, United States