๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-09-25

Pre-Operative Window of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy to Inform RT Decisions in Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer (NCT04272801)

Pre-Operative Window of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy to Inform Radiation Therapy Decisions In Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Shayna Showalter, MD

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

This is a prospective multisite exploratory study for women โ‰ฅ 65 years of age with early stage estrogen receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer. These individuals will be treated with 3 months of pre-operative endocrine therapy (pre-ET) with assessment of tolerance to the endocrine therapy by patient reported outcome (PRO) measures (patient surveys).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Virginia โ€” Charlottesville, Virginia

Age range: 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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 (2 Sites)

  • University of Virginia โ€” Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center โ€” Richmond, Virginia

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. 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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—