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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm Her2-receptor negative breast cancer

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