Shorter radiation course may ease breast cancer treatment burden
NCT ID NCT06961955
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 5-day course of whole breast radiation works as well as a 9-day course for women with early-stage breast cancer. About 144 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two schedules. The main goal is to see if the shorter treatment leads to similar breast satisfaction and fewer side effects.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 144 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2033
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participant aged ≥ 18 years. --Participants must have at least one of the following risk factors: * Grade 3 invasive histology * Estrogen receptor positivity less than 5% * Lymphovascular invasion * Invasive margins \<2mm on surgical pathology * DCIS final positive margin * Extensive intraductal component * Age ≤ 50 years * Tumor size \> 2 cm * Histologically confirmed invasive carcinoma or Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) of the breast. * Breast cancer stage (AJCC v8) T0-3, N0, M0. T0 N0 is allowed if whole breast radiation is recommended by the treating physician. * Lumpectomy within 84 days of the start of radiation. * ECOG Performance Status ≤ 2, or KPS ≥ 50 * Negative inked histologic margins from lumpectomy, with the exception of a focus of positive margin at the pectoralis fascia. * Negative pregnancy test for participants of childbearing potential, evidence of permanent surgical sterilization, or post-menopausal status. The post-menopausal status will be defined as having been amenorrheic for 12 months without an alternative medical cause. The following age-specific requirements apply: * \< 50 years of age: * Amenorrheic for ≥ 12 months following cessation of exogenous hormonal treatments; and * Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone levels in the post-menopausal range for the institution * ≥ 50 years of age: * Amenorrheic for 12 months or more following cessation of all exogenous hormonal treatments; or * Had radiation-induced menopause with last menses \>1 year ago; or * Had chemotherapy-induced menopause with last menses \>1 year ago * Sexually active participants of childbearing potential must agree to use highly effective method of contraception (defined in Section 5.4.1) during the course of radiation and for 30 days after radiation. * Able to provide informed consent and willing to sign an approved consent form that conforms to federal and institutional guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral breast cancer. * Prior radiation therapy to the chest. * Prior chemotherapy. * Recurrent disease. * Known metastases or node positive. * Major chest surgery which is expected to impact study participation 8 weeks prior to starting study drug. * Prior breast malignancy in either breast. * The diagnosis of any other malignancy which, in the opinion of the Investigator, is likely to negatively impact the subject's safety or ability to participate in the study. * Current evidence of uncontrolled, significant intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, the following conditions: * Cardiovascular disorders: * Congestive heart failure New York Heart Association Class III or IV, unstable angina pectoris, serious cardiac arrhythmias. * Stroke (including transient ischemic attack \[TIA\]), myocardial infarction (MI), or other ischemic events, or thromboembolic event (e.g., deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) within 3 months before the first dose. * Any other condition that would, in the Investigator's judgment, contraindicate the participant's participation in the clinical study due to safety concerns or compliance with clinical study procedures (e.g., infection/inflammation, intestinal obstruction, unable to swallow, social/ psychological issues, etc.) * Significant post lumpectomy complications requiring an unplanned re-operation for surgical complications or admission for IV antibiotics. Re-operation for margins evaluation or nodal evaluation is acceptable. Draining of a seroma is not considered a complication unless it has become infected. * Breast neuroendocrine carcinoma or sarcoma histology. * Radiation sensitizing disease or condition (e.g. connective tissue disease, li fremani, etc.). * Medical, psychiatric, cognitive, or other conditions that may compromise the participant's ability to understand the participant information, give informed consent, comply with the study protocol or complete the study. * Participants receiving concurrent radiation sensitizing medications or therapies.
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Locations
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Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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