๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-06

Conformal Ablative Radiotherapy in Older Women (CARMEN) With Breast Cancer Undergoing Non-Operative Management (NCT07242118)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center

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

This phase II study evaluates SABR as non-operative treatment for women aged 65+ with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer โ‰ค5 cm and no lymph node involvement. Eligible patients, including those previously on endocrine therapy, receive 5 SABR treatments, followed by monitoring of quality of life and assessment of treatment-related toxicity.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Kansas Medical Center โ€” Kansas City, Kansas

Age range: 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • SABR (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 (2 Sites)

  • University of Kansas Medical Center โ€” Kansas City, Kansas
  • University of Kansas Medical Center โ€” Kansas City, Kansas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (913) 588-1617

Email: aschroeder3@kumc.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†—