One-Time radiation during surgery shows promise in breast cancer control
NCT ID NCT01440010
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested giving a single, targeted dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during breast cancer surgery, followed by standard radiation. Over 1,100 patients with small tumors were followed for years to see if the cancer came back. The goal was to improve local control and reduce side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,133 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2011
- Finished
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Dec 2020
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All patients with breast cancer and a tumor diameter \< 3,5 cm plannend for breast conserving surgery. Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) is applied as an advanced boost with 20 Gy at the applicator surface during surgery. Its feasibility was already shown. IORT as a boost is considered as one of several boost techniques in the S3-Leitlinie (national guideline) for breast cancer.
- 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: * Tumor diameter \< 3,5 cm * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * No informed consent * Tumor size \> 3,5 cm * No indication for a boost
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Medical Center Mannheim
Mannheim, 68167, Germany
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