New study aims to reduce radiation side effects in breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07537712
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of radiation therapy—proton and photon—given after breast cancer surgery to see which causes fewer side effects. Researchers will track 750 women for one year, monitoring heart, lung, skin, and lymph node problems. The goal is to find a gentler treatment that improves quality of life without compromising cancer control.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 750 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Breast cancer patients aged ≥18 years with histologically confirmed disease and indications for postoperative radiotherapy as determined by the treating physician, who are willing to receive radiotherapy using IMPT or IMRT.
- 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
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female patients aged ≥18 years. 2. Pathological diagnosis of invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ. 3. Undergone breast-conserving surgery or total mastectomy, with or without stage I breast reconstruction. 4. For invasive carcinoma, sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary lymph node sampling, or axillary lymph node dissection was performed. 5. Required postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy. 6. Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score ≥ 70. 7. The estimated life expectancy of greater than 5 years . 8. Planned to receive photon intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) or proton IMRT, with written informed consent obtained. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prior history of chest radiotherapy. 2. Severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction or other conditions that contraindicate radiotherapy. 3. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. 4. Concurrent active malignancies.
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Locations
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Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai 200025, China
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