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  • Phase II Protocol of Proton Therapy for Partial Breast Irradiation in Early Stage Breast Cancer

    Cancer Categories
    • Breast
    Karmanos Trial ID
    • 2021-056
    NCT ID
    • NCT01766297
    Age Group
    • Adult
    Scope
    • National
    PhaseClick for Clinical Trial Phase DefinitionPhase II
    Includes controlled clinical studies conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the drug for a particular indication or indications in participants with the disease or condition under study and to determine the common short-term side effects and risks.
    • Phase II
    Principal Investigator

    Objective:

    Primary Objectives:

    • To determine freedom from ipsilateral breast recurrence occurrences in patients receiving partial breast proton radiation therapy limited to the region of the tumor at 3 years

    Exploratory Objectives:

    • To assess the acute and long-term toxicity of partial breast irradiation using proton therapy for the treatment of early stage breast cancer
    • To assess relationship between breast size and partial breast dosimetry.
    • Determine quality of life results.
    • To determine overall survival rate of patients with breast cancer treated with proton radiation at 3 years.
    • To determine recurrence pattern of patients with breast cancer treated with proton partial breast irradiation at 3 years.
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