New radiation approach offers hope for inoperable breast cancer
NCT ID NCT03585621
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a high-precision radiation technique called SBRT for people with advanced breast cancer who cannot have surgery. Twenty-four participants will receive four radiation doses over two weeks. Researchers will track side effects and quality of life to see if this approach is safe and effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, SBRT could offer a non-surgical option to control breast tumors in patients with advanced or inoperable cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study (24 people) focused on safety and side effects. It may not lead to a standard treatment, and radiation can cause skin irritation, fatigue, or other side effects.
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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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Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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