๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-18

GammaPod Registry and Quality of Life Nomogram (NCT03562273)

Tumor Bed Boost Using a Breast Specific Radiosurgery Device, The GammaPodTM: Registry Study and Evaluation of Quality of Life With Development of Sizing Nomogram

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore

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

This study is a prospective, single arm study (registry) summarizing patient-level adverse-event and tumor outcomes as well as a number of feasibility and dosimetric characteristics of delivering a single-fraction boost with the GammaPod.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Upper Chesapeake Health โ€” Bel Air, Maryland

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Quality Of Life Sizing Nomogram (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)

  • Upper Chesapeake Health โ€” Bel Air, Maryland
  • Central Maryland Oncology Center โ€” Columbia, Maryland
  • Baltimore Washington Medical Center โ€” Glen Burnie, Maryland
  • UTSouthwestern โ€” Dallas, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (410) 328-2324

Email: enichols1@umm.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.

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†—