๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2023-08-01

Radiation Therapy in Treating Women With Early Stage Breast Cancer (NCT00909909)

Safety and Feasibility of Accelerated, Hypofractionated Radiotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer: A Phase II Trial

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Giving radiation therapy in different ways may kill more tumor cells. Giving it after surgery may kill any tumor cells that remain after surgery. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects of radiation therapy and to see how well it works in treating women with early stage breast cancer.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: RWJBarnabas Health - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital โ€” Hamilton, New Jersey

Age range: 18 Years to 120 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • External beam boost (RADIATION)
  • whole breast irradiation (RADIATION)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • RWJBarnabas Health - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital โ€” Hamilton, New Jersey
  • RWJBarnabas Health - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital โ€” New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey โ€” New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • RWJBarnabas Health - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital โ€” Somerset, New Jersey

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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