Scalp Cooling in MBC (NCT04986579)
Assessing the Impact of Scalp Cooling in With Metastatic Breast Cancer
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This research is being done to compare rates of hair loss of people with metastatic breast who use scalp cooling versus those who do not use scalp cooling after receiving standard of care treatment with either sacituzumab govitecan, trastuzumab deruxtecan, or eribulin. The name of the study intervention involved in this study is: * Paxman Scalp Cooling System
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 632-3800
Email: elahe_salehi@dfci.harvard.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.