Can smarter radiation save shoulders? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT03786354
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 61 women with lymph-node positive breast cancer to see how two types of radiation therapy affect shoulder and arm function one year after treatment. Participants receive either intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) or 3D conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT). The goal is to find out which technique causes fewer long-term shoulder problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- radiation therapy (IMRT or 3DCRT)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors choose radiation techniques that reduce long-term shoulder and arm problems for breast cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study (61 participants) that measures side effects, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all patients or change practice directly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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