Proton beam radiation aims to spare healthy tissue in breast cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT01245712
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase II trial is testing a type of radiation called proton beam therapy for women with early-stage breast cancer (stage 0 to II). The goal is to see if this targeted approach can kill cancer cells while causing less damage to normal tissue, leading to fewer side effects and better cosmetic outcomes. About 200 women will receive the treatment and be followed for side effects and breast appearance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Proton beam radiation therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more precise radiation option for early breast cancer with fewer side effects and better cosmetic results.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase II trial with 200 participants, so results are still preliminary. It may not prove better than standard radiation, and some skin reactions or other side effects are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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