New calculator could help doctors predict breast cancer survival

NCT ID NCT05440929

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

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study asks 15 doctors, nurses, and physician assistants about a new computer tool that estimates how long patients with metastatic breast cancer might live. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for discussing end-of-life care. Researchers will interview clinicians to find out what makes the tool work well or get in the way.

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 tool could help doctors give more accurate survival estimates to patients with metastatic breast cancer, improving care planning.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 15 clinicians. The tool may not be widely adopted or may not improve patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast carcinoma breast neoplasm Death

As listed by the trial registrant

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

END OF LIFE METASTATIC BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of North Carolina
RECRUITING

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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