๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-09-02

Phase II Protocol of Proton Therapy for Partial Breast Irradiation in Early Stage Breast Cancer (NCT01766297)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Proton Collaborative Group

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

The purpose of this research study is to compare the effects (good and bad) on women and their cancer using proton radiation therapy. This study is being done to see if proton radiation therapy will prove to be beneficial for women with early stage breast cancer. A clinical study is necessary to compare the results (good or bad) of proton radiation therapy.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Mayo Clinic โ€” Scottsdale, Arizona

Age range: 50 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Proton Radiotherapy (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 (9 Sites)

  • Mayo Clinic โ€” Scottsdale, Arizona
  • California Protons Cancer Therapy Center โ€” San Diego, California
  • Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center โ€” Warrenville, Illinois
  • Maryland Proton Treatment Center โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • McLaren Proton Therapy Center โ€” Flint, Michigan
  • New York Proton Center โ€” New York, New York
  • Oklahoma Proton Center โ€” Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Inova Schar Cancer Institute โ€” Fairfax, Virginia
  • Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute โ€” Hampton, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (855) 776-0015

Email: shieldsmorales.karla@mayo.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—