Can better Doctor-Patient talks improve breast cancer care?
NCT ID NCT07578415
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether training doctors in shared decision-making and giving patients educational materials improves treatment conversations for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. 120 patients starting first-line therapy will be randomly assigned to receive the program or usual care. The goal is to see if these tools make patients feel more involved and satisfied with their treatment choices.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Shared Decision Making (SDM) Support Program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide tools to help patients and doctors make better treatment decisions together, potentially improving patient satisfaction and well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (120 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. It may not show a clear benefit or be generalizable to other settings.
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