What happens years after breast cancer treatment? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05926024
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows women who are cancer-free three or more years after early breast cancer treatment. Researchers want to see if things like patient traits, cancer type, or treatment side effects affect long-term quality of life. Participants fill out short questionnaires about exercise and health habits, and some provide a blood sample to measure an aging-related biomarker. The goal is to learn how to better support survivors down the road.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors understand which early breast cancer patients are at risk for long-term quality-of-life issues, leading to better follow-up care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to all breast cancer survivors, and the aging biomarker is still experimental.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 253 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
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.
Who is studied
Women have been diagnosed with breast cancer and cancer-free for equal or more than 3 years.
- Ages
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21 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: In order to participate in this study a subject must meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined below. 1. Informed consent was obtained per Institutional Review Board guidelines to participate in the study and HIPAA authorization for the release of personal health information. 2. Subjects are willing and able to comply with study procedures based on the judgment of the investigator or protocol designee. 3. Age ≥21 years at the time of consent. 4. Able to read and comprehend English. 5. No breast cancer recurrence or metastasis; no other cancer diagnosis other than basal cell or squamous cell cancers. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to read or comprehend English. 2. Breast cancer recurrence or metastasis; any other cancer diagnosis other than basal cell or squamous cell cancer.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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