๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-10

Self Reported Pain in Women While Undergoing Treatment for Non-metastatic Breast Cancer (NCT04174742)

Self-Reported Pain and Nadir White Blood Cell/Absolute Neutrophil Count in Women 45 and Under Compared to Older Women Receiving Pegfilgrastim (or Biosimilar Substitution) While Undergoing Chemotherapy for Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

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

The overall purpose of this study is to investigate whether younger subjects report pain with pegfilgrastim (or biosimilar substitution) more often and/or at higher levels (greater intensity) than older subjects.This study will be carried out throughout the course of your chemotherapy treatment, which will be prescribed by your study doctor. Participation in this study will not affect your cancer treatment.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Levine Cancer Institute โ€” Charlotte, North Carolina

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Levine Cancer Institute โ€” Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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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