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NEAREST SITE: 22 miles
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez,CA
VISITS: Coincides with surgery
PHASE: III
NCT ID: NCT03927027
Preventing Lymphedema in Women Having Breast Surgery and a Lymph Node Dissection
ARM: Axillary Reverse Mapping - A Prospective Trial to Study Rates of Lymphedema and Regional Recurrence After Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Followed by Axillary Lymph Node Dissection With and Without Axillary Reverse Mapping Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Standard of care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Isosulfan Blue, by injection, during surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Isosulfan Blue, by injection, during surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM), during ALND</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphedema is abnormal swelling in the arm, hand, breast, or torso that may develop as a side effect of some breast cancer surgeries. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphedema happens when there is a blockage in your lymphatic system (a part of your immune system) that stops the lymph fluid from draining well. The fluid buildup causes the abnormal swelling. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The surgery that removes lymph nodes from your underarm area is called an axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). This surgery may cause a blockage in your lymphatic system.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">During your ALND, a blue dye will be used to see your lymph nodes and the lymphatic channels that drain your arm. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM) is when your surgeon tries to avoid disrupting the lymph nodes and lymphatic channels that drain your arm. This may prevent you from developing lymphedema.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03927027' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/symptoms-causes/syc-20374682' target='_blank'>Mayo Clinic: Lymphedema</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/lymphedema/lymphedema-pdq' target='_blank'>NCI: Lymphedema (PDQ®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://ww5.komen.org/uploadedFiles/_Komen/Content/About_Breast_Cancer/Tools_and_Resources/Fact_Sheets_and_Breast_Self_Awareness_Cards/AxillaryLymphNodes.pdf' target='_blank'>Susan G. Komen: Axillary Lymph Nodes</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.ons.org/node/1531?display=pepnavigator&sort_by=created&items_per_page=50' target='_blank'>Oncology Nursing Society: Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://breast360.org/topic/2017/01/01/axillary-reverse-mapping/' target='_blank'>Breast360.org: Axillary Reverse Mapping</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 22 miles
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez,CA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: III
NCT ID: NCT03418961
Carvedilol to Prevent Heart Problems in Patients with Metastatic HER2+ Breast Cancer
Prospective Evaluation of Carvedilol in Prevention of Cardiac Toxicity in Patients With Metastatic HER-2+ Breast Cancer, Phase III Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Intervention</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Carvedilol, by mouth, daily for up to 2 years</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">No intervention</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 3: If you are already taking taking a beta blocker, ARB, or ACE inhibitor</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Observation for up to 2 years</li></ul>
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<p class="seamTextPara"> The beta-blocker being used in this study is carvedilol. It is used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure.</p>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03418961' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/side_effects/heart_probs' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Heart Problems</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/treatments-for-breast-cancer-may-harm-the-heart' target='_blank'>Harvard Health Publishing: Treatments for Breast Cancer</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 336 miles
University of California at Los Angeles
Los Angeles,CA
VISITS: 1 visit
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04297020
Studying the Effects of Anti-Estrogen Therapy on the Brain of Women with Stage I-III Breast Cancer
Brain Health in Breast Cancer Survivors: Interaction of Menopause and Endocrine Therapy Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">1 Brain fMRI (functional MRI)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cognitive testing</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial will use an advanced brain MRI technique called functional MRI (fMRI).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">fMRI measures changes in blood flow that happen during mental activity. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Research suggests that the cognitive issues experienced by some women who receive treatment for breast cancer--also called <q>chemo brain</q>--may actually be caused by anti-estrogen therapy and not chemotherapy.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04297020' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/932091' target='_blank'>MedScape: In Breast Cancer, Is Chemobrain Really Endocrine Brain?</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_magnetic_resonance_imaging' target='_blank'>Wikipedia: Functional MRI</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=fmribrain' target='_blank'>RadiologyInfo.org: fMRI</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 348 miles
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles,CA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT01802346
Low-Calorie Diet To Reduce Side Effects of Chemotherapy
A Randomized, Phase II Clinical Trial of a Controlled Diet Prior to Selected Chemotherapy Treatment in Breast and Prostate Cancer to Evaluate the Impact on Toxicity and Efficacy Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1:</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Eat a special low-calorie diet during before, during and after chemotherapy (All food provided)</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2:</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Eat a normal diet, receive dietary advice from a nutritionist</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Chemotherapy drugs attack cells that are rapidly dividing, which is why they are an effective cancer treatment. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">However, other cells in the body that also divide rapidly, like those in the bone marrow, mouth, intestines, and hair follicles, are also likely to be affected by chemotherapy®which can lead to side effects. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">It is possible that eating a low-calorie diet may reduce chemotherapy-related side effects as well as improve how the tumor responds to treatment.</li> </ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01802346' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/chemotherapy/side_effects' target='_blank'>BreastCancer.org: Chemotherapy Side Effects</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-treating-chemotherapy' target='_blank'>Cancer.gov: Chemotherapy</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 386 miles
Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda,CA
VISITS: 2 visits weekly, for 6 weeks
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT03272919
Physical Therapy to Prevent Peripheral Neuropathy in Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): A Pilot Study of Intraneural Facilitation for Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Intraneural facilitation (physical therapy), twice a week, for 6 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">3 assessments (ultrasound, surveys and questionnaires) over 4.5 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard of care muscle stretching and strengthening, twice a week, for 6 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">3 assessments (ultrasound, surveys and questionnaires) over 4.5 months</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">You must be planning to receive platinum- and/or taxane-based chemotherapy. This includes carboplatin/Paraplatin® or cisplatin/Platinol® and/or docetaxel/Taxotere® or paclitaxel/Taxol®. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Intraneural facilitation (INF) is a technique that helps improve blood flow to the nerves by widening tiny openings in nearby arteries. The improved blood flow may stimulate healing and reduce or stop nerve pain.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03272919' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 414 miles
Nevada Cancer Research Foundation NCORP
Las Vegas,NV
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: III
NCT ID: NCT03367572
Combinations of Antiemetics for Reducing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Treatment of Refractory Nausea Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Netupitant/palonosetron hydrochloride, by mouth, within 1 hour prior to receiving chemotherapy, on day 1 </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Dexamethasone, by mouth, within 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy, days 1-4 </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Placebo, by mouth, every 8 hours with chemotherapy, days 1-4 </li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Netupitant/palonosetron hydrochloride, by mouth, within 1 hour prior to receiving chemotherapy, on day 1 </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Dexamethasone, by mouth, within 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy, days 1-4 </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Prochlorperazine and placebo, by mouth, every 8 hours with chemotherapy, days 1-4 </li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 3</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Netupitant/palonosetron hydrochloride, by mouth, within 1 hour prior to receiving chemotherapy, on day 1 </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Dexamethasone, by mouth, within 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy, days 1-4 </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Olanzapine and placebo, by mouth, every 8 hours with chemotherapy, days 1-4</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The antiemetic drugs being used in this study are netupitant/palonsetron hydrochloride (Akynzeo), dexamethasone (Decadrone), prochlorperazine, and olanzapine (Zyprexa).</li> </ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03367572' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/updated-asco-guidelines-on-antiemetics' target='_blank'>ASCO: Guidelines to treat nausea and vomiting</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 602 miles
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Salt Lake City,UT
VISITS: 2 visits over 1 week
PHASE: II
NCT ID: NCT02317783
Using Brain Imaging to Study the Effect of Chemotherapy on the Brain
Amyloid Plaque Deposition in Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Impairment Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive 2 FDG-PET scans using flutemetamol over a week</p>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Many cancer patients have thinking and memory problems due to cancer or its treatments. The reasons for this <q>mental fog,</q> referred to as chemo brain, are not always known.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02317783' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02317783?term=NCT02317783&rank=1' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov: Trial Information</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/chemotherapyeffects/chemo-brain' target='_blank'>Cancer.org: Chemo Brain</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm372261.htm' target='_blank'>FDA.gov: Imaging Drug, Flutemetamol</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 1500 miles
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City,KS
VISITS: Daily visits for 1 month
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT02958774
Hypofractionated Radiation To Treat Regional Lymph Nodes to Reduce Lymphedema Risk
Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Patients With Breast Cancer Receiving Regional Nodal Irradiation Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Hypofractionated radiation therapy, daily, for 1 month</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphedema is a swelling of the soft tissues in the arm and hand caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy to the lymph nodes can result in scar tissue that blocks the lymph flow, increasing risk for lymphedema. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Hypofractionated radiation therapy is a type of radiation therapy that is given at a higher dose over a shorter period of time than standard radiation therapy.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02958774' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/side_effects/lymphedema' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Lymphedema</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/hypofractionated-radiation-therapy' target='_blank'>NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms: Hypofractionated radiation therapy</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 1615 miles
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester,MN
VISITS: Coincides with surgery
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT03428581
Two Surgical Techniques to Prevent Lymphedema in Women Having a Lymph Node Dissection
Preventing Lymphedema in Patients Undergoing Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Via Axillary Reverse Mapping and Lympho-venous Bypass Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups and receive the following: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary reverse mapping (ARM), during the ALND</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphovenous bypass, during the ALND</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND)</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphedema is abnormal swelling in the arm, hand, breast, or torso that may develop as a side effect of some breast cancer surgeries.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphedema happens when there is a blockage in your lymphatic system (a part of your immune system) that stops the lymph fluid from draining well. The fluid buildup causes the abnormal swelling.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The surgery that removes lymph nodes from your underarm area is called an axillary lymph node dissection (ALND).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM) is when a dye is injected into your arm so that your surgeon can see and try to avoid disrupting the lymph nodes and lymphatic channels that drain your arm. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphovenous bypass is when your surgeon connects some of your lymphatic channels directly into tiny veins in your arm.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03428581' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mayo.edu/research/clinical-trials/cls-20359609' target='_blank'>Mayo Clinic: Study Website</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/lymph_node_removal/axillary_dissection' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://breast360.org/topic/2017/01/01/axillary-reverse-mapping/' target='_blank'>Breast360.org: Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/about-your-lymphovenous-bypass-lvb-surgery-lymphedema' target='_blank'>Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: About Your Lymphovenous Bypass (LVB) Surgery for Lymphedema</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/plastic_reconstructive_surgery/services-appts/lymphedema.html' target='_blank'>Johns Hopkins Medicine: Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 1643 miles
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston,TX
VISITS: 1 visit
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT03012399
Effects of Hypnosis During Breast Cancer Surgery
Biobehavioral Effects of Hypnosis During Breast Cancer Surgery Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Hypnosedation performed by a hypnotherapist, beginning right before surgery and continuing through until your surgery ends</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Conscious sedation during surgery</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Empathetic conversation with a hypnotherapist right before surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">General anesthesia during surgery</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Using hypnosedation before and during breast cancer surgery may allow patients to avoid having general anesthesia.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Hypnosedation is administered by a hypnotherapist, a mind-body specialist who uses words and images to help you relax during surgery.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03012399' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/story?id=4508455&page=1' target='_blank'>ABC News: Hypnosis Article</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/comp_med/types/hypnosis' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Hypnosis</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 1643 miles
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston,TX
VISITS: 10-12 visits over 8 weeks
PHASE: II
NCT ID: NCT02754752
Acupuncture for Relieving Severe Post-Mastectomy Pain
Randomized-Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Acupuncture on specific body points</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Up to 10 acupuncture sessions, over 4 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">6 Questionnaires, over 8 weeks</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Acupuncture on non-specific body points</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Up to 10 acupuncture sessions, over 4 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">6 Questionnaires, over 8 weeks</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 3: Wait-List</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">No acupuncture</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">After 4 weeks, optional participation in up to 10 acupuncture sessions, over 4 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">6 Questionnaires, over 8 weeks</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Electro-acupuncture is a two-step process. First, hair-thin needles are put into specific points in your body. Then, a mild electrical current is applied to the needles at a level that is comfortable to you.</li> </ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02754752' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 1655 miles
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City,IA
VISITS: Weekly visits for 3 months
PHASE: II
NCT ID: NCT03642990
Vitamin B3 to Reduce Paclitaxel-Related Peripheral Neuropathy in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) in Paclitaxel-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Nicotinamide Riboside (Niagen®), by mouth, twice daily for 3 months</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a vitamin B3 supplement. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Studies suggest it may help prevent or treat nerve pain. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neuropathy--pain or numbness in the hands and feet--is a type of nerve pain. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">It is a common side effect of certain types of chemotherapy.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03642990' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/side_effects/neuropathy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Neuropathy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://medcom.uiowa.edu/theloop/news/nicotinamide-riboside-vitamin-b3-prevents-nerve-pain-caused-by-cancer-drugs' target='_blank'>University of Iowa: Nicotinamide riboside (vitamin B3) prevents nerve pain caused by cancer drugs</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 1728 miles
Mercy David C. Pratt Cancer Center
Saint Louis,MO
VISITS: Periodic visits for 3 years; then 1-3 visits per week for 1 month if needed
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT03292198
L-Dex to Identify Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Treatment Indications for Breast Cancer-related Subclinical Lymphedema Identified Through a Bioimpedance Surveillance Model Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive periodic screening with L-dex for 3 years following surgery. If you develop lymphedema, you will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Standard of Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Wear compression sleeves and gloves, daily, for 1 month</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">L-dex measurement, weekly </li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Manual Lymphatic Drainage, 3 times per week, for 1 month</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Wear compression sleeves and gloves, daily, for 1 month</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">L-dex measurement, weekly</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphedema is a common side effect after breast cancer surgery. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">It causes pain and swelling in the hands and arms. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">L-Dex is a portable system that uses a small electrical current to detect the build up of lymphatic fluid before it begins to cause side effects. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Patients who develop lymphedema will be randomized to receive one of two treatment plans for breast cancer-related lymphedema.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03292198' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.nice.org.uk/advice/mib111/chapter/The-technology' target='_blank'>National Institute for Health and Care Excellence UK: L-Dex</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/lymphedema' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Lymphedema</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 1857 miles
University of Chicago
Chicago,IL
VISITS: 1 visit
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT03238976
Nature Sounds to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During a Breast Core Needle Biopsy
Nature Sounds as a Pain and Anxiety Reducing Strategy in Patients Undergoing Breast Core Biopsy: A Randomized Study Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Receive continuous nature sounds during core needle biopsy</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Receive supportive dialogue during core needle biopsy</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A core needle biopsy is a procedure that removes a small amount of suspicious tissue from the breast with a needle.</li> </ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03238976' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/CoreNeedleBiopsy.html' target='_blank'>Susan G. Komen: Core Needle Biopsy</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 1857 miles
The University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division/University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago,IL
VISITS: 1 visit that coincides with surgery
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04606030
Using a Biobridge Scaffold During Lymphedema Surgery
LymphBridge: Prospective Evaluation of the BioBridge Scaffold as an Adjunct to Lymph Node Transplant for Upper Extremity Lymphedema Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
- How can I learn more?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Vascularized Lymph Node Transplant surgery (VLNT) </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">BioBridge Collagen Matrix inserted into your body during surgery </li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Vascularized Lymph Node Transplant surgery (VLNT)</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphedema is abnormal swelling in the arm, hand, breast, or torso that may develop as a side effect of some breast cancer therapies. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphedema happens when there is a blockage in your lymphatic system (a part of your immune system) that stops the lymph fluid from draining well. The fluid buildup causes the abnormal swelling. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The surgery used in this trial to help with your lymphedema is called a vascularized lymph node transfer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Your doctor will insert a Biobridge scaffold during your vascularized lymph node transfer. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The Biobridge scaffold is made of collagen and may help lymph vessels grow around lymph blockages.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04606030' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-lymphedema-after-treatment' target='_blank'>Johns Hopkins Medicine: Breast Cancer, Lymphedema After Treatment</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/cancer-care/treatments-and-procedures/lymphedema-treatment/our-services/vascularized-lymph-node-transfer/' target='_blank'>Intermountain Healthcare: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.fibralignbio.com/biobridge-2/' target='_blank'>Fibralign Corporation Medical Device Information Page: Biobridge</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2010 miles
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospitals and Affiliated Clinics
Birmingham,AL
VISITS: 1 visit that coincides with surgery
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04019834
Using a PECS Block During a Mastectomy to Reduce Pain After Surgery in Women
Preoperative Regional Nerve Block to Decrease Acute and Chronic Post-Operative Pain and Narcotic Use Following Mastectomy Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: PECS Block</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Pectoral Nerve Block (PECS), by injection, during surgery</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Placebo for Pectoral Nerve Block, by injection, during surgery</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A pectoral nerve block (PECS) is a procedure used during surgery.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">During your surgery, a local anesthesia will be injected into the muscles of your chest and arm pit. This injection will numb the nerves in the area where the surgery will be performed, and this may decrease the pain you feel after your surgery is over.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Bupivacaine hydrochloride (Marcaine) is the local anesthesia used in this trial.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04019834' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bupivacaine' target='_blank'>Wikipedia: Bupivacaine</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547691/' target='_blank'>Journal Article: Pectoralis Nerve Block</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2258 miles
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh,PA
VISITS: Visits 3 times a week over 6 months
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT02793921
An Exercise Program to Improve Thinking and Memory in Women on an Aromatase Inhibitor
Influence of Exercise on Neurocognitive Function in Breast Cancer Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
- How can I learn more?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Intervention</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A supervised aerobic exercise program, 3 times a week, during the first 6-months of aromatase inhibitor therapy</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Control</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Normal physical activity (neither limited or withheld), during the first 6-months of aromatase inhibitor therapy</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Problems with thinking, memory and other brain functions are a common side effect of the aromatase inhibitors. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The aromatase inhibitors are anastrozole (Arimidex®), letrozole (Femara®), and exemestane (Aromasin®). </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">All three are used to treat hormone receptor positive (ER+ and/or PR+) tumors in postmenopausal women.</li> </ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02793921' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2352 miles
University of Rochester
Rochester,NY
VISITS: 5 visits over 3-5 months
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT03137095
Memory Problems During Chemotherapy in Patients with Stage I-III Breast Cancer
Longitudinal Pilot Mechanistic Study of the Effects of Chemotherapy on Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer Patients and Non-Cancer Control Participants Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will undergo the following over 3-5 months: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">3 computerized and paper-based cognitive tests during chemotherapy and 1 month after completion of chemotherapy</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Researchers will give you cognitive tests during your chemotherapy treatment and one month after you have completed treatment.</li> </ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03137095' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2383 miles
Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville,FL
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable, over 4 months
PHASE: II
NCT ID: NCT04249622
Rifaximin for Diarrhea in People Planning to Receive Pertuzumab for Stage I-III, HER2+ Breast Cancer
Phase II Trial of Rifaximin in Patients With Early Stage HER2 Positive Breast Cancer With Gastrointestinal Toxicities Related to Pertuzumab-Based Therapy Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> If you experience diarrhea or other stomach-based side effects caused by receiving pertuzumab (Perjeta®), you will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Rifaximin, by mouth, twice a day (or five days in a row), every 3 weeks, for 4 months</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Pertuzumab (Perjeta®) is a HER2-targeted therapy used to treat HER2 positive (HER2+) breast cancer. One of its common side effects is diarrhea. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Rifaximin is an antibiotic commonly used to treat traveler's diarrhea, but its use in this trial is considered experimental.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04249622' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/targeted_therapies/perjeta' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Pertuzumab (Perjeta®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifaximin' target='_blank'>Wikipedia: Rifaximin</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2432 miles
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda,MD
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: I
NCT ID: NCT04054752
Immunotherapy to Boost the Immune System of People 60 or Older Who Have Finished Breast Cancer Treatment
A Phase 1/1b Study of Enhancement of Immune Reconstitution and Vaccine Responses With Administration of Recombinant Human IL-7-hyFc (NT-I7) in Older Subjects Following Chemotherapy Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
- How can I learn more?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">NT-I7</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">NT-I7</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Vaccinations for a variety of illnesses, by injection, 4 times, over 6 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Please contact research site for treatment schedule</i></p>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Treatments for breast cancer can weaken the immune system of older adults. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A weakened immune system means that common vaccines do not work as well.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">NT-17 is an experimental immunotherapy. Researchers believe it will boost the immune system so that older adults who have finished treatment for breast cancer can have typical immune responses to vaccines.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people who have completed treatment for other types of cancer.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04054752' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/low-blood-counts/infections/why-people-with-cancer-are-at-risk.html' target='_blank'>American Cancer Society: Why People with Cancer Are More Likely to Get Infections</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://neoimmunetech.com/technology/page2020_ver3.html' target='_blank'>NeoImmuneTech Drug Information Page: NT-I7</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2433 miles
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington,DC
VISITS: Please contact the research site
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT03223922
Preserving Cognitive Function With Whole Brain Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases
Preservation of Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Functioning With Corpus Callosum Genu-Sparing Whole Brain Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases: A Pilot Study Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Genu-sparing whole brain radiation therapy, once a day, 5 days a week</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cognitive testing at baseline and at 4 , 6 and 12 months following completion of brain radiation</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Genu-sparing whole brain radiation limits the radiation dose to a specific area in the brain (the genu of the corpus callosum).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The genu (front part) of the corpus callosum is associated with cognitive and neuropsychiatric functioning.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Researchers believe that reducing damage to this area may prevent the decline of cognitive and neuropsychiatric functioning.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03223922' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mbcalliance.org/marina-kaplan-project' target='_blank'>The Marina Kaplan Project: Breast Cancer Brain Metastases Initiative</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2504 miles
Albert Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
East Norriton,PA
VISITS: 2 visits, over 3 months
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04554316
Steri Strips to Improve Cosmetic Outcomes and Reduce Infections from Biopsies, Lumpectomies and Mastectomies
Aesthetic Effect of Steri-Strip Orientation on Healing and Scar Appearance in Breast Surgery Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Steri Strips placed over the surgical incision at the time of procedure</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Rating of scar appearance, at 1 month and 3 months</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Steri Strips are adhesive bandages sometimes used when people receive stitches.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04554316' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.healthline.com/health/steri-strips' target='_blank'>Healthline.com: Steri Strips</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2539 miles
Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Consent and Followup)
Basking Ridge,NJ
VISITS: Coincides with surgery
PHASE: III
NCT ID: NCT04241341
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection with or without Immediate Lymph Reconstruction to Prevent Lymphedema
A Randomized Controlled Trial: Does Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction Decrease the Incidence of Lymphedema After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphatic reconstruction immediately following your ALND</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND)</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Additional procedures</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Quality of life questionnaires</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard lymphedema measurements, every 6 months for 2 years</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lymphedema is a painful swelling of the hand, wrist, or arm that can occur after breast cancer surgery. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is a surgical procedure done to see if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes located in your armpit (axilla). It can increase your risk for lymphedema. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Immediate lymphatic reconstruction is a procedure that will be performed immediately after your ALND and is designed to improve lymphatic drainage.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04241341' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/lymphedema' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Lymphedema</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/treatment/surgery-for-breast-cancer/lymph-node-surgery-for-breast-cancer.html' target='_blank'>American Cancer Society: Lymph Node Surgery for Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/oncolog/advances-in-surgical-management-of-lymphedema.h13-1591413.html' target='_blank'>MD Anderson Cancer Center: Advances in Surgical Management of Lymphedema</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/lymphedema-what-are-your-surgical-options' target='_blank'>Johns Hopkins Medicine: Lymphedema, What Are Your Surgical Options?</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2561 miles
Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen
Montvale,NJ
VISITS: 8 to 10 times for 2-3 years, then once a year for 2-3 years
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT00823654
Measuring Hormone Levels to Study How Cancer Treatments & Inherited BRCA 1/2 Mutations Affect The Ovaries
Multi-Center Study of Serum Biomarkers to Characterize the Effects of Therapy on Ovarian Reserve in Premenopausal Women With Early-stage Breast Cancer and Lymphoma Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Women with DCIS or stage I-III breast cancer</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Blood draws, 8-10 times for 2-3 years, then once a year for 2-3 years (5 years total)</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Women with inherited BRCA mutations</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Blood draws, 5 times for the first year, then optional draws once a year for 4 years (5 years total)</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Additional procedures</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Breast cancer treatments can affect the ovaries, which may cause early menopause or difficulty becoming pregnant. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Ovarian functioning can be assessed by evaluating the blood levels of certain hormones the ovaries produce.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Inherited BRCA 1/2 mutations may affect your ovaries.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00823654' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.youngsurvival.org' target='_blank'>Young Survival Coalition</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.facingourrisk.org/index.php' target='_blank'>FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2691 miles
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston,MA
VISITS: Coincides with standard follow-up care
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT01521741
Impact of Lymphedema on Quality of Life After Breast Cancer
Prospective Analysis of Symptoms, Functionality and Quality of Life Questionnaires to Evaluate Lymphedema in Patients Following Treatment for Breast Cancer. Scientific Title
- What's involved?
- What's being studied?
- How can I learn more?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> All participants will complete the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires and arm measurements</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Breast cancer treatments can result in long-term, painful swelling of the arm and hand, a condition called lymphedema.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">To be eligible, participants must be planning to have surgery and receive follow-up care for breast cancer at Massachusetts General Hospital.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01521741' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment-side-effects/lymphedema' target='_blank'>BreastCancer.org: Lymphedema</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/lymphedema/lymphedema-pdq#section/all' target='_blank'>National Cancer Institute: Lymphedema</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/lymphedema.html' target='_blank'>American Cancer Society: Lymphedema</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2693 miles
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston,MA
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable, over 1 year
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT02666378
Detecting Treatment-Related Cardiotoxicity in HER2 Positive Breast Cancer
Imaging Markers of Subclinical Cardiotoxicity in Breast Cancer Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will undergo the following before treatment with chemotherapy and at predetermined times during and after treatment: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MRI (Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, CMR)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Ultrasound (Echocardiogram, ECHO)</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This study is investigating whether Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) and Echocardiogram (ECHO) tests can be used to identify early signs of heart problems that can be caused by Doxil and Herceptin.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02666378' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/tx-w-herceptin-needs-heart-monitoring' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Women Treated With Herceptin Need Heart Monitoring</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/heart-meds-reduce-herceptin-cardiac-damage' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Medicine for Herceptin Related Heart Damage</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/20111005' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Herceptin Related Heart Damage</a> </li></ul>
Digital Software Apps to Improve Physical and Mental Health for People With Breast Cancer
Two-arm, Double-blind, Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare Efficacy of Two Digital Software Medical Devices as Interventions for Physical and Mental Health in Patients With Stage I-III Cancer (RESTORE) Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">attune™ digital software app, 10 online informational sessions, 60 minutes per session</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">cerena™ digital software app, 10 online informational sessions, 60 minutes per session</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The digital software apps attune™ and cerena™ are available as mobile applications on smartphones and tablets.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Attune™ and cerena™ help people manage their anxiety, depression, and emotional distress and are based on cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM) techniques.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is enrolling people with other types of cancer.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05227898' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://attunerx.com/' target='_blank'>Blue Note Therapeutics Digital Software Page: attune™</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://cerenarx.com/' target='_blank'>Blue Note Therapeutics Digital Software Page: cerena™</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://metastatictrialtalk.org/from-the-experts/managing-anxiety/' target='_blank'>Metastatic Trial Talk: Managing Anxiety</a> </li></ul>
Tele-Interpersonal Psychotherapy or Medication for People with Depression and Breast Cancer
Pilot Randomized Feasibility Trial of Tele-Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Tele-Pharmacotherapy for Depression in Patients With Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Tele-interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), by Zoom, once a week, for 3 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Venlafaxine (Effexor®) or escitalopram (Lexapro®), by mouth, daily for 3 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Additional Procedures</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Requires blood tests and questionnaires</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a type of therapy that focuses on the connection between upsetting life circumstances (such as diagnosis of breast cancer) and their effect on mood. It is known to lower symptoms of depression.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If you are in Group 1, you will receive tele-IPT virtually through Zoom videoconferencing software. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Venlafaxine (Effexor®) and escitalopram (Lexapro®) are two types of approved anti-depression treatments called serotonin reuptake inhibitors.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If you are in Group 2, you will meet with a doctor virtually to discuss your treatment.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04973930' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment-side-effects/depression' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Depression and Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/interpersonal-psychotherapy' target='_blank'>Psychology Today: Interpersonal Psychotherapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/Mental-Health-Medications/Types-of-Medication/Venlafaxine-(Effexor)' target='_blank'>National Alliance on Mental Illness: Venlafaxine (Effexor®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/Mental-Health-Medications/Types-of-Medication/Escitalopram-(Lexapro)' target='_blank'>National Alliance on Mental Illness: Escitalopram (Lexapro®)</a> </li></ul>