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1

NEAREST SITE: 3 miles
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco,CA

VISITS: Coincides with surgery

PHASE: II

NCT ID: NCT05020574

Impact of Antibiotics on Infection and the Microbiome in People Receiving a Mastectomy

Microbiome and Association With Implant Infections: Investigating the Impact of Antibiotics on the Gut and Breast Microbiomes Post-mastectomy With Implant-based Breast Reconstruction Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the effects (good and bad) of antibiotics after mastectomy with immediate reconstruction on infection and the microbiome.
Who is this for?
Women with stage 0 (DCIS), stage I, stage II, or some stage III breast cancer or people at risk of breast cancer who are planning to receive a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.    Full eligibility criteria
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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">Cephalexin (Keflex®) antibiotic, before and during surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cephalexin (Keflex®) antibiotic, daily for at least 7 days after surgery</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cephalexin (Keflex®) antibiotic, before and during surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">No antibiotics after surgery (unless infection occurs)</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Women with a strong family history of breast cancer or a BRCA mutation may choose to undergo a mastectomy to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cephalexin (Keflex®) is an antibiotic used to prevent infection after surgery.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The microbiome consists of the many bacteria, viruses, and fungi found on your body.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The harmful bacteria cause disease such as infection, and the beneficial bacteria help keep you healthy.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05020574' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/mastectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Mastectomy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682733.html' target='_blank'>MedlinePlus: Cephalexin (Keflex®)</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 3 miles
UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
San Francisco,CA

VISITS: Coincides with surgery

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT05456373

Device to Detect Positive Margins During Lumpectomy

Intraoperative Use of ClearEdge Device in Breast Conserving Surgery Scientific Title

Purpose
To study whether the ClearEdge tissue imaging device helps detect positive margins during a lumpectomy.
Who is this for?
Women with stage 0 (DCIS), stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer who are planning to receive a lumpectomy. You must not have received chemotherapy or radiation to the affected breast.    Full eligibility criteria
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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">Standard of care assessment of margins during surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">ClearEdge tissue imaging device</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard of care assessment of margins during surgery</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The ClearEdge tissue imaging device uses a new technology to help the surgeon detect tissue abnormalities during surgery and identify cancer cells that would have been left behind (positive margins).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This may allow the surgeon to remove all cancer cells during surgery and avoid cancer recurrence or the need to repeat surgery.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A lumpectomy is sometimes called a partial mastectomy. It is a standard of care (routine) procedure that removes the tumor and a rim of surrounding normal tissue (margins) while leaving as much normal breast tissue as possible.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A margin that does not contain tumor cells is called a negative margin and tells the surgeon that the tumor has been removed. A positive margin contains tumor cells at or near the edge of the tissue removed.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05456373' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/lumpectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Lumpectomy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/margin' target='_blank'>National Cancer Institute: Clear Margins</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://lsbiopath.com/patient/' target='_blank'>LSBiopath: ClearEdge Device Information Page</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 6 miles
Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles,CA

VISITS: Coincides with surgery

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT05720039

Nipple Sparing Mastectomy with da Vinci SP Surgical System for Women with Stage I-III Breast Cancer

A Prospective, Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial(RCT) of the da Vinci® SP™ Surgical System vs Open Surgery in Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) Procedures Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety, effects (good and bad), and anti-cancer activity of robotic-assisted nipple sparing mastectomy with da Vinci SP Surgical System, an experimental surgery system.
Who is this for?
Women with stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer who are planning to receive a nipple sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.    Full eligibility criteria
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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">Robotic-assisted nipple sparing mastectomy with da Vinci single port (SP) Surgical System</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Open nipple sparing mastectomy</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM) leaves most of the healthy breast skin, including the nipple.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The da Vinci single port (SP) Surgical System is an experimental surgery system designed for surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery, such as nipple sparing mastectomy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem"> Your surgeon performs the surgery using the da Vinci SP Surgical System.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The da Vinci SP Surgical System is approved for use during other surgeries.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Robotic-assisted NSM with da Vinci SP Surgical System may be less invasive than standard of care open NSM.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05720039' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/patients/da-vinci-robotic-surgery/about-the-systems' target='_blank'>Intuitive Surgical Device Information Page: About the Da Vinci Surgical System</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/n/nipple-sparing-mastectomy.html' target='_blank'>Cedars-Sinai: Nipple Sparing Mastectomy</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 339 miles
Providence Saint John's Hospital
Santa Monica,CA

VISITS: May require hospitalization

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT05289466

Intraoperative Radiotherapy During Partial Mastectomy for Women Ages 50+ with Recurrent DCIS or Stage I-III Breast Cancer

Oncoplastic Partial Mastectomy With Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients With Prior History of Chest Wall Radiation Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety, effects (good and bad), and anti-cancer activity of intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) during a partial mastectomy after recurrence.
Who is this for?
Women ages 50 and older with DCIS, stage I, some stage II, or some stage III node negative breast cancer that has recurred within 1 year who have received radiation therapy. You must not be receiving any neoadjuvant (before surgery) treatment, except for radiation.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), 1 time</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Partial mastectomy</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Additional Procedures</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) is radiation given at the time of a partial mastectomy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage cancer cell DNA. These x-rays stop cancer cells from dividing and growing, thus slowing or stopping tumor growth.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A partial mastectomy is surgery to remove part of the breast and is sometimes called a lumpectomy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Node negative means cancer has not spread to your lymph nodes.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neoadjuvant therapy is when you receive treatment before surgery. Doctors use it to shrink tumors and to see how your cancer responds to the given therapies.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with lobular breast cancer.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05289466' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/radiation-therapy/intraoperative' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/oncoplastic-lumpectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Partial Mastectomy</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 341 miles
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles,CA

VISITS: Number of visits unavailable, over 2 months

PHASE: II

NCT ID: NCT03546686

Immunotherapy & Cryoablation Before Surgery in Taxane Treated Triple Negative or ER Low, HER2- Tumors

A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Peri-Operative Ipilimumab, Nivolumab and Cryoablation Versus Standard Peri-Operative Care in Women With Hormone Receptor-Negative, HER2-Negative Early Stage/Resectable Breast Cancer. Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety and effects (good and bad) of using cryoablation, ipilimumab (Yervoy®) and nivolumab (Opdivo ®) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and before surgery.
Who is this for?
Women with stage I, stage II, or stage IIIa triple negative (ER-, PR-, HER2-) or ER Low (1%-10% ER) breast cancer who had taxane-based chemotherapy before surgery and still have some tumor remaining.    Full eligibility criteria
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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">Ipilimumab (Yervoy®), by IV, 1-5 days prior to core biopsy and cryoablation</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Nivolumab (Opdivo®), by IV, 1-5 days prior to core biopsy and cryoablation, and then every 2 weeks after surgery, for 6 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Core biopsy/Cryoablation, 7-10 days prior to surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Breast surgery (standard-of-care) </li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Breast surgery</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cryoablation uses extreme cold to kill cancer cells. It is not an established breast cancer treatment. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Yervoy is an immunotherapy. It gets the immune system to see cancer cells by blocking the CTLA-4 protein. It is approved to treat metastatic melanoma. Its use in breast cancer is considered experimental. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Opdivo is an immunotherapy that gets the immune system to go after cancer cells by blocking a protein called PD-1. It is approved to treat certain types of cancer. Its use in breast cancer is considered experimental.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Breast cancer that tests positive for 1%-10% estrogen receptors is called ER Low.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is enrolling women with triple negative as well as ER Low breast cancer.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03546686' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/cancer-drugs/drugs/ipilimumab-yervoy' target='_blank'>Cancer Research UK: Ipilimumab (Yervoy)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/Nivolumab.aspx' target='_blank'>Chemocare: Nivolumab</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/cryotherapy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Cryotherapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181128082721.htm' target='_blank'>Science Daily: Cryoablation</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 342 miles
Office of Dennis R. Holmes, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Glendale,CA

VISITS: 2 visits

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT05218044

Cryoablation Minimally Invasive Alternative to Surgery for Women with DCIS

Cryoablation as a Minimally Invasive Alternative to Surgery for Managing Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the effects (good and bad) and anti-cancer activity of cryoablation, an experimental alternative to surgery.
Who is this for?
Women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who have not received surgery or radiation.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cryoablation, 1 time</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed 6 months later by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Biopsy</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cryoablation is an experimental minimally invasive, cost effective alternative to surgery that is currently being evaluated for early stage breast cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cryoablation involves insertion of a probe into the breast that freezes and destroys the abnormal tissue.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05218044' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://helenreybreastcancerfoundation.com/dcis-cryoablation-study' target='_blank'>Helen Rey Breast Cancer Foundation: Trial Information Page</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/cryoablation' target='_blank'>National Cancer Institute: Cryoablation</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 353 miles
City of Hope
Duarte,CA

VISITS: 2 visits within 1.5 months

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT03463954

Novilase® Laser Ablation Before Surgery for Women with Stage I-II BRCA Negative Breast Cancer

Prospective, Multicenter Confirmatory Clinical Evaluation of Novilase® Interstitial Laser Therapy for the Focal Destruction of Malignant Breast Tumors ≤15 mm (BR-003) Scientific Title

Purpose
To compare the safety, effects (good and bad), and anti-cancer activity of Novilase® laser ablation to standard of care lumpectomy for small tumors.
Who is this for?
Women with some stage I or stage II breast cancer who have not yet received surgery. You must not have BRCA positive, lobular, or triple negative breast cancer.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Novilase® laser ablation</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed 1-1.5 months later by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Surgery to remove tumor</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MRI scan</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The Novilase® laser ablation system kills tumor cells by heating the tissue with a laser.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan produces body pictures created by using magnetic energy rather than x-ray energy.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03463954' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://novilase.com/' target='_blank'>Novian Health: Novilase®</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 656 miles
Integro Theranostics Research Site #2
Scottsdale,AZ

VISITS: Coincides with surgery

PHASE: I-II

NCT ID: NCT05900986

Imaging Dye During Surgery for DCIS or Stage I-II Breast Cancer

An Open-label, Single-arm, Phase 1b/2 Study to Investigate the Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of LS301-IT in Female Patients Undergoing Partial Mastectomy and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) or Stage I-II Primary Invasive Breast Cancer Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety, best dose, and effects (good and bad) of LS301-IT, an experimental dye used to find cancer cells during surgery.
Who is this for?
Women with stage 0 (DCIS), stage I, or stage II breast cancer who are planning to receive a partial mastectomy (lumpectomy) or sentinel lymph node biopsy.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">LS301-IT, by IV, 1 time during surgery</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">LS301-IT is an experimental tracer for imaging scans that may help locate cancer and tumor margins in the body.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Margins are the area around where the tumor was removed. A negative margin means cancer was not found in the margin, and a positive margin means cancer was found in the margin.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Your surgeon may use LS301-IT to find and remove all cancer cells during surgery.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A lumpectomy is sometimes called a partial mastectomy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A sentinel lymph node biopsy is used to see if breast cancer cells are found in the sentinel node, the first lymph node under the arm to which the cancer cells are most likely to have spread.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05900986' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://integrotheranostics.com/' target='_blank'>Integro Theranostics: LS301-IT</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/lumpectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Lumpectomy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/lymph-node-removal/sentinel-node-dissection' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 666 miles
University of Washington
Seattle,WA

VISITS: 1 visit

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT05113927

SELENE System to Reduce Positive Margins During Lumpectomies for Women with DCIS or Stage I-III Breast Cancer

A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-arm Trial to Determine the Impact of the SELENE System on Positive Margin Rates in Breast Conservation Surgery. Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the ability of the SELENE system to reduce positive tumor margins during lumpectomies.
Who is this for?
Women with DCIS or stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer (invasive ductal carcinoma) who are planning on receiving a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following (Please contact research site for treatment schedule): </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Standard of Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard of care lumpectomy</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard of care margin assessment</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard of care lumpectomy</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">SELENE system margin assessment</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Additional Procedures</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaire within 1-3 months after surgery</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The SELENE system uses optical coherence tomography (OCT), a type of light wave technology, to visualize and assess tumor margins during surgery.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Margins are the area around where the tumor was removed. A negative margin means cancer was not found in the margin, and a positive margin means cancer was found in the margin.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A lumpectomy is sometimes called a partial mastectomy.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05113927' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://perimetermed.com/clinical-trial-enrollment/' target='_blank'>Perimeter Medical Imaging AI: Trial Information Page</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://perimetermed.com/' target='_blank'>Perimeter Medical Imaging AI: Perimeter OCT Technology</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/lumpectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Lumpectomy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/pathology-report' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Tumor Margins</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 941 miles
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora,CO

VISITS: Coincides with surgery

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT04558138

Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction With or Without Spending the Night in the Hospital

A Randomized Controlled Trial in Patients Undergoing Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Utilizing an Enhanced Recovery Pathway Comparing Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction Based on Time of Discharge Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the effects (good and bad) of spending the night in the hospital compared to not spending the night in the hospital for women receiving a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.
Who is this for?
Women with stage 0 (DCIS), stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer or women at risk of developing breast cancer who are planning to receive a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus or Highlands Ranch Campus.    Full eligibility criteria
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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: Not Spending the Night in the Hospital</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Released from hospital the day of surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires, 2 times in 1 week</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Spending the Night in the Hospital</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Released from hospital the day after surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires, 2 times in 1 week</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Traditionally people undergoing a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction are admitted to the hospital overnight.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial will study whether discharge on the same day of surgery poses any major risks compared to discharge the day after surgery.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also available in Spanish.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04558138' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/mastectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Mastectomy</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1509 miles
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas,TX

VISITS: 1 visit that coincides with surgery

PHASE: I-II

NCT ID: NCT02807597

Using an Experimental Technique to Look for Cancer Cells During a Lumpectomy (Breast Conserving Surgery)

Evaluation of LS301 Uptake in Tumors of Patients Undergoing Partial Mastectomy and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer Scientific Title

Purpose
To study if using an experimental imaging technique during a lumpectomy -- using the dye LS301 and Cancer Vision Goggles -- can help determine if all the tumor and cancer cells have been removed from the breast.
Who is this for?
People with stage I or stage II breast cancer who will be receiving a lumpectomy (breast conserving surgery).    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">LS301, by IV, 4 to 24 hours before surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Lumpectomy (breast conserving surgery)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A Cancer Vision Goggles review of the breast tissue removed during surgery</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The goal of a lumpectomy is to remove all of the tumor and a rim of normal tissue from around the tumor. The rim of normal tissue is also called the margin or surgical margin. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">During or after surgery, the margin will be looked at by a type of doctor called a pathologist to see if there are any cancer cells in the margin. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">It may affect your treatment plan if cancer cells are found in the margin. Some people with cancer cells in the margin may need more surgery and/or radiation. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is studying a new technique to determine if there are cancer cells in the margin--the technique uses the dye LS301 and Cancer Vision Goggles. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">LS301 is injected into your body, and then attaches itself to cancer cells in your breast. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cancer Vision Goggles are experimental glasses that allow a surgeon to see any cancer cells LS301 has attached to in the breast.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Research suggests that using LS301 and Cancer Vision Goggles together may allow surgeons to immediately see if they have removed all of the tumor during a lumpectomy and whether the margins are free of cancer cells.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02807597' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/diagnosis/margins' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Surgical Margins</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://source.wustl.edu/2020/03/cancerous-tumors-surrounding-cells-illuminated-by-new-imaging-agent/' target='_blank'>The Source: Cancerous Tumors, Surrounding Cells Illuminated by New Imaging Agent</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://outlook.wustl.edu/2014/aug/seeing-cancer/' target='_blank'>Outlook Magazine: Cancer Vision</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1509 miles
UT Southwestern
Dallas,TX

VISITS: Coincides with surgery

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT05245812

Robotic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy for Women with DCIS, Stage I-III Breast Cancer, or at High Risk for Breast Cancer

Safety and Feasibility of Robotic Single-port (SP) Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: A Single Institution, Single Arm Pilot Trial Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety and effects (good and bad) of nipple sparing mastectomy with da Vinci single port (SP) Surgical System.
Who is this for?
Women with DCIS, stage I, stage II, or some stage III breast cancer, or at high risk for breast cancer.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Nipple sparing mastectomy with da Vinci single port (SP) Surgical System</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expanders/implants and acellular dermal matrix (Alloderm®)</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM) leaves most of the healthy breast skin, including the nipple.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The da Vinci single port (SP) Surgical System is an experimental surgery system designed for surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery, such as nipple sparing mastectomy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The da Vinci SP Surgical System is approved for use during other surgeries.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05245812' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/patients/procedures/general-surgery##' target='_blank'>Intuitive Surgical Device Information Page: Da Vinci Surgical System</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/n/nipple-sparing-mastectomy.html' target='_blank'>Cedars-Sinai: Nipple Sparing Mastectomy</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1615 miles
Mayo Clinic
Rochester,MN

VISITS: Weekly study visits during radiation treatment

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT02945579

Neoadjuvant Chemo & Radiation But No Surgery for Stage I-II Triple Negative or ER Low, HER2- or HER2 Positive Breast Cancer

Eliminating Breast Cancer Surgery in Exceptional Responders With Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the effects (good and bad) of avoiding surgery but still using radiation therapy in women whose biopsy shows their tumor disappeared after they received neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Who is this for?
Women 40 or older with stage I or stage II triple negative (ER-, PR-, HER2-) or ER Low (1%-10% ER) or HER2 positive (HER2+) breast cancer. You must have already had chemotherapy to shrink your tumor, but no other treatments    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">An image-guided biopsy (a biopsy that uses imaging such as CT, ultrasound, MRI or mammography)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If the biopsy does not show any evidence of disease, you will then have radiation therapy</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If the biopsy show evidence of disease, you will have surgery then radiation therapy</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (treatment given before surgery) is used to shrink tumors before surgery. The tumor may even disappear. When this occurs, researchers think it may be possible for patients to avoid surgery.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Breast cancer that tests positive for 1%-10% estrogen receptors is called ER Low.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is enrolling women with triple negative as well as ER Low breast cancer.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02945579' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/radiation' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Radiation Therapy</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1643 miles
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston,TX

VISITS: Number of visits unavailable

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT05118295

SAVI Scout Device to Find Breast Tumor Before Lumpectomy for Stage I-III Breast Cancer

Single Step Lesion Annotation and Localization of Suspicious Breast Lesions Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety and ability of the SAVI Scout reflector to find breast tumors before a lumpectomy.
Who is this for?
People with stage I, stage II, or some stage III breast cancer who are planning to receive a lumpectomy.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Placement of SAVI Scout reflector in your breast or lymph node, through a needle, during mammogram or ultrasound</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The SAVI Scout reflector is an FDA-approved device that is implanted into your breast or lymph node through a needle during a mammogram or ultrasound. The device helps your surgeon find your tumor that will be removed during a lumpectomy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The SAVI Scout reflector will also be removed during a lumpectomy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A lumpectomy is sometimes called a partial mastectomy.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05118295' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.pennmedicine.org/cancer/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-treatment/lumpectomy/savi-scout' target='_blank'>University of Pennsylvania: SAVI Scout System</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/lumpectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Lumpectomy</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1643 miles
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston,TX

VISITS: 1 visit

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT02918474

A Tool to Help Women Decide Whether to Have a Contralateral Preventative Mastectomy

Decision Making Tool for Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Scientific Title

Purpose
To learn more about an online decision support tool that helps you and your doctor discuss whether or not you should have a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (removal of breast that does not have cancer).
Who is this for?
Women recently diagnosed with DCIS or stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer and are seeing a surgeon at MD Anderson Cancer Center.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will complete a questionnaire before and after using the decision support tool.</p>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If you take part in this study, you will complete a questionnaire about the decision support tool.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02918474' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1643 miles
MD Anderson
Houston,TX

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

Purpose
To investigate the safety and effects (good and bad) of using an experimental device called a Biobridge scaffold during surgery to treat lymphedema.
Who is this for?
People who have completed breast cancer treatment at least three years ago, have no evidence of disease, and have been diagnosed with lymphedema.    Full eligibility criteria
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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>
  • <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>
  • <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>
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NEAREST SITE: 1739 miles
Washington University in St. Louis
Saint Louis,MO

VISITS: 2 visits

PHASE: II

NCT ID: NCT05545150

Device to Remove All Tumor Cells During Surgery for Women with DCIS and Stage I-III Breast Cancer

Volumetric Lumpectomy Specimen Image Visualization for Intraoperatively Directing Cavity Shaves, a Phase II Study (VIVID) Scientific Title

Purpose
To study if the Volumetric Specimen Imager (VSI) device can help surgeons identify and remove all tumor cells during surgery.
Who is this for?
Women with DCIS, stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer who are planning to receive a lumpectomy/partial mastectomy.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Imaging with Volumetric Specimen Imager device during lumpectomy/partial mastectomy</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The Clarix Volumetric Specimen Imager (VSI) device may help surgeons identify and remove all positive margins and tumor cells during a lumpectomy/partial mastectomy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A lumpectomy is sometimes called a partial mastectomy. It is a standard of care (routine) procedure that removes the tumor and a rim of surrounding normal tissue (margins) while leaving as much normal breast tissue as possible.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A margin that does not contain tumor cells is called a negative margin and tells the surgeon that the primary tumor has been removed. A positive margin contains tumor cells at or near the edge of the tissue removed.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If tumor cells are detected in the margin, a second surgery may be required to remove additional tissue until the tumor has been completely removed from the margin.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The imaging used in this study may reduce the need for a second surgery for people who previously received a lumpectomy/partial mastectomy.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05545150' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.clariximaging.com/' target='_blank'>Clarix Imaging: Volumetric Specimen Imager</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/diagnosis/biopsies/assessing-margins/#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20margin%3F,of%20the%20tumor%20was%20removed.' target='_blank'>Susan G. Komen: Assessing Margins After Breast Surgery</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1761 miles
University of Wisconsin
Madison,WI

VISITS: Coincides with surgery

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT05859971

Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping with Asimov Imaging Platform for Stage I-III Breast Cancer

Use of ICG-fluorescent Imaging for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Patients With Breast Cancer Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the ability of the Asimov Imaging Platform, an experimental imaging system, with indocyanine green (ICG) and isosulfan blue dye to see cancer cells during a sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy.
Who is this for?
People with stage I, stage II, or some stage III breast cancer who are planning to receive sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping surgery at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following during sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping surgery: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Isosulfan blue dye, by injection</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Indocyanine green (ICG) dye, by injection</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Imaging with Asimov Imaging Platform</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping or biopsy is used to see if breast cancer cells are found in the sentinel node, the first lymph node under the arm to which the cancer cells are most likely to have spread.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">During surgery, the Asimov Imaging Platform, an experimental imaging system, will be used to visualize isosulfan blue dye and indocyanine green (ICG) dyes to see your lymph nodes and the lymphatic channels that drain your arm.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05859971' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/staging/sentinel-node-biopsy-fact-sheet' target='_blank'>National Cancer Institute: Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Mapping</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/indocyanine-green-intravenous-route/description/drg-20155722' target='_blank'>Mayo Clinic: Indocyanine Green</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/isosulfan-blue' target='_blank'>National Cancer Institute: Isosulfan Blue</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 1854 miles
AMITA Health Saint Joseph Chicago
Chicago,IL

VISITS: Coincides with surgery

PHASE: II

NCT ID: NCT05554211

Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Drainage After Bilateral Mastectomy

Tranexamic Acid Usage in Bilateral Mastectomy to Reduce Post-surgical Drainage Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety and ability of tranexamic acid to reduce drainage after a bilateral mastectomy.
Who is this for?
Women who are planning to receive a bilateral mastectomy to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer and women with DCIS, stage I, stage II, or some stage III breast cancer who are planning to receive a bilateral mastectomy.    Full eligibility criteria
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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">Tranexamic acid, by skin</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Gentamicin</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard Treatment</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Placebo (saline) for tranexamic acid, by skin</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Gentamicin</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A bilateral mastectomy is surgery to remove both breasts.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Women with a strong family history of breast cancer or a BRCA mutation may choose to undergo a bilateral mastectomy to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Drains help remove fluid build up in the area where the breast is removed.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Tranexamic acid is an FDA approved drug that promotes blood clotting by preventing the breakdown of blood clots that your body naturally forms.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Tranexamic acid is commonly used to control bleeding in a variety of surgeries and is available in injection or oral forms. However, because it is not currently FDA approved for use in elective breast surgery, this drug is considered experimental in this study. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Gentamicin is an antibiotic used to prevent infection after surgery.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05554211' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://moffitt.org/cancers/breast-cancer/treatment/bilateral-mastectomy/' target='_blank'>Moffitt Cancer Center: Bilateral Mastectomy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a612021.html' target='_blank'>Medline Plus: Tranexamic Acid</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.verywellhealth.com/managing-your-surgical-drains-following-breast-surgery-4021630' target='_blank'>Verywell Health: Surgical Drains After Breast Surgery</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2054 miles
University of Michigan (Data Collection Only)
Ann Arbor,MI

VISITS: Coincides with surgery and routine care

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT04854005

Use of Upfront Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Stage I-II HR+, HER2-, Node Positive Breast Cancer

Selective Use of ALND in cT1-2N1 HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer Patients With 1 or 2 Positive Sentinel Lymph Nodes Undergoing Upfront Breast Conservation: A Prospective Study Scientific Title

Purpose
To determine if people with stage I-II HR+, HER2-, node positive breast cancer but low nodal burden can undergo sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) instead of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), which is a more invasive procedure.
Who is this for?
People with stage I or stage II hormone receptor positive (ER+ and/or PR+), HER2 negative (HER2-), node positive breast cancer with limited nodal burden suggested by exam and ultrasound before surgery.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary ultrasound (AUS)</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNLB)</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary ultrasound (AUS) is an ultrasound of the armpit area to look for lymph nodes in the armpit that may contain cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is a procedure that removes most lymph nodes in the armpit.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a procedure that evaluates the first few lymph nodes in the lymphatic chain in which cancer cells are most likely to have spread.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">ALND is known to be a more invasive procedure with more long-term complications than SLNB, particularly lymphedema.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">In this trial, HER2 low is defined as IHC 1+ and ISH-.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04854005' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancercourse.org/axillary-ultrasound/' target='_blank'>Breast Cancer School: Axillary Ultrasound</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/a/axillary-lymph-node-dissection.html#:~:text=Axillary%20lymph%20node%20dissection%20(ALND,to%20remove%20these%20lymph%20nodes.&text=ALND%20happens%20after%20cancer%20cells,side%20of%20th' target='_blank'>Cedars Sinai: Axillary Lymph Node Dissection</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2371 miles
University of Virginia
Charlottesville,VA

VISITS: 1-2 visits within 8 days

PHASE: I

NCT ID: NCT04796220

Thermal Treatment and Chemotherapy Before Surgery for Stage I-III Breast Cancer

Focused Ultrasound With Low-Dose Gemcitabine to Augment Immune Control of Early Stage Breast Cancer Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety, effects (good and bad), and anti-cancer activity of EchoPulse ultrasound ablation and gemcitabine (Gemzar®) chemotherapy alone or together before surgery (neoadjuvant).
Who is this for?
People with newly diagnosed stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer who have not yet received treatment.    Full eligibility criteria
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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">Gemcitabine (Gemzar®), by IV, 1 time</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">EchoPulse ultrasound ablation of tumor, 1 time</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 3</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Gemcitabine (Gemzar®), by IV, 1 time</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">EchoPulse ultrasound ablation of tumor, 1 time</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">EchoPulse ultrasound ablation applies high-intensity focused ultrasound waves to a tumor, which ablates (heats) the tumor tissue to kill cancer cells.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Gemcitabine (Gemzar®) is a type of chemotherapy that kills cancer cells.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neoadjuvant therapy is when you receive treatment, like chemotherapy, before surgery. Doctors use it to shrink tumors and to see how your cancer responds to the given therapies.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04796220' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.theraclion.com/products/echopulse/' target='_blank'>Theraclion: EchoPulse Ultrasound Ablation</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/16541-hifu-high-intensity-focused-ultrasound' target='_blank'>Cleveland Clinic: High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/drugs/gemzar' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Gemcitabine (Gemzar®)</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2440 miles
Central Maryland Oncology Center
Columbia,MD

VISITS: 1 visit before surgery

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT04234386

One Dose of Radiation Therapy Before Surgery for Women with Stage I or Stage II, ER+, HER2- Breast Cancer

Phase Ib Dose Escalation of Single-Fraction Preoperative Stereotactic Partial-Breast Irradiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the anti-cancer activity, best dose and side effects of giving stereotactic radiation therapy one time before surgery.
Who is this for?
Women with stage I or stage II ER positive (ER+), HER2 negative (HER2-), node-negative breast cancer who are age 45 or older and whose tumor is no larger than 3 cm.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following before surgery: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Stereotactic partial breast radiation therapy, by GammaPod, one time</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Stereotactic radiation therapy uses fewer, more-targeted, higher-dose treatments than traditional radiation therapy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This method helps keep the healthy breast tissue from being damaged by the radiation therapy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">GammaPod is the machine used in this study to give the stereotactic radiation therapy. It is approved for use during a lumpectomy for early stage breast cancer, but its use in this trial is considered experimental.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04234386' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.umms.org/ummc/pros/physician-briefs/cancer/breast/gammapod-less-invasive-radiotherapy-device-early-stage' target='_blank'>University of Maryland Medical Center: GammaPod</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/lumpectomy/expectations' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Lumpectomy, What to Expect</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6825433/' target='_blank'>Journal Article: Use of Preoperative Radiation Therapy in Early-stage and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2519 miles
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson Univeristy
Philadelphia,PA

VISITS: 5 visits

PHASE: II

NCT ID: NCT04959474

Reducing Calories During Radiation Therapy for DCIS or Stage I-III Breast Cancer

SABR-CaRe: A Phase II Randomized Trial of Pre-Operative Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy (SABR) With and Without Caloric Restriction for Early Stage Breast Cancer Scientific Title

Purpose
To determine if neoadjuvant (before surgery) calorie restriction during radiation therapy decreases the size of tumor tissue, compared to radiation therapy alone.
Who is this for?
People age 40 and older with DCIS, stage I, stage II, or stage III node negative breast cancer or age 50 and older if you have triple negative (ER-, PR-, HER2-) breast cancer. You must have not yet received chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR) is a highly focused radiation treatment that gives an intense dose of radiation concentrated on a tumor, while limiting the dose to the surrounding organ.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Giving SABR before surgery may make the tumor smaller.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Adding dietary restriction to radiation therapy may help increase the effectiveness of the radiation and decrease the spread of the cancer to other places in the body.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The reduced calorie diet consists of reducing your calorie intake by 25%.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neoadjuvant therapy is when you receive treatment before surgery. Doctors use it to shrink tumors and to see how your cancer responds to the given therapies.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04959474' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-treatments/s/stereotactic-body-radiation-therapy.html#:~:text=Stereotactic%20ablative%20radiotherapy%20(SABR)%2C,dose%20to%20the%20surrounding%20organs.' target='_blank'>Stanford: Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.jefferson.edu/university/jmc/departments/radiation_oncology/news/07212014.html' target='_blank'>Thomas Jefferson University: Calorie Restriction and Breast Cancer</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2537 miles
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Somerville,NJ

VISITS: 4 visits before surgery; 5 visits per week, for 6 weeks after surgery, over 4 months

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT04871516

Radiation Therapy Before and After Surgery for Stage I-III, Node-Negative Breast Cancer

A Single Center Phase II Prospective Clinical Trial to Assess the Feasibility of Preoperative Radiation Boost in Breast Cancer Patients Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety, anti-cancer activity, and cosmetic outcomes of giving radiation therapy to the breast before and after surgery.
Who is this for?
People with stage I, stage II, or stage III node-negative breast cancer.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy, 4 times before surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">followed by breast surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">followed by whole breast radiation therapy, 5 days a week, for 4 to 6 weeks</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04871516' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/treatment/type/radiation-therapy/' target='_blank'>Susan G. Komen: Radiation Therapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://moffitt.org/newsroom/press-release-archive/radiation-therapy-prior-to-surgery-reduces-the-risk-of-secondary-tumors-in-early-stage-breast-cancer-patients/' target='_blank'>Moffit Cancer Center: Radiation Therapy Prior to Surgery</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2539 miles
Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge,NJ

VISITS: May require hospitalization

PHASE: I

NCT ID: NCT05412225

Radiation Before Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction for Stage III Breast Cancer

Feasibility of Preoperative Radiotherapy in T4 Breast Cancer Patients Who Are Responders to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy to Allow for Immediate Reconstruction: A Prospective Study Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety and effects (good and bad) of an alternative treatment approach: radiation followed by mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.
Who is this for?
Women with advanced (some stage III) breast cancer who have responded to neoadjuvant (before surgery) chemotherapy and are planning to undergo mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MRI scan</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Biopsy</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed 2-6 weeks later by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Total mastectomy with immediate autologous reconstruction</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage cancer cell DNA. These x-rays stop cancer cells from dividing and growing, thus slowing or stopping tumor growth.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neoadjuvant therapy is when you receive treatment before surgery. Doctors use it to shrink tumors and to see how your cancer responds to the given therapies. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Mastectomy is a type of surgery to remove the entire breast.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Immediate autologous reconstruction is breast reconstruction surgery immediately following your mastectomy. The surgeon will take tissue from another part of your body and use it to re-create your breast.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan produces body pictures created by using magnetic energy rather than x-ray energy. The MRI scan will help guide your biopsy before radiation and surgery.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05412225' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/radiation-therapy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Radiation Therapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/mastectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Mastectomy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/autologous-flap' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Immediate Autologous Reconstruction</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2539 miles
Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Consent and follow-up only)
Basking Ridge,NJ

VISITS: Coincides with surgery

PHASE: III

NCT ID: NCT03351348

Bupivacaine to Reduce Pain After Mastectomy for DCIS and Stage I-III Breast Cancer

Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial of Locally Instilled Bupivacaine in the Surgical Bed After Unilateral Mastectomy Without Reconstruction Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the ability of bupivacaine with standard of care pain medications to reduce pain after a mastectomy.
Who is this for?
Women with stage 0 (DCIS), stage I, stage II, or some stage III breast cancer planning to receive a unilateral mastectomy without immediate reconstruction at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.    Full eligibility criteria
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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">Placebo for bupivacaine, by surgical drain</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard of care pain medications</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Bupivacaine, by surgical drain</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard of care pain medications</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Additional Procedures</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires, 2 times within 1 year</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Bupivacaine is a FDA-approved numbing medicine used for some surgical and dental procedures.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The addition of bupivacaine to the surgical wound site with standard of care pain medications could better manage your pain immediately after surgery and reduce the amount of opioid medications taken after surgery.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03351348' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/bupivacaine-injection-route/description/drg-20406723#:~:text=Bupivacaine%20injection%20is%20used%20to,It%20is%20a%20local%20anesthetic.' target='_blank'>Mayo Clinic: Bupivacaine</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mastectomy/expert-answers/pain-after-breast-surgery/faq-20058049' target='_blank'>Mayo Clinic: Pain After Breast Surgery</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2567 miles
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York,NY

VISITS: 5 visits over 1-2 weeks

PHASE: II

NCT ID: NCT04371913

Radiation Therapy Instead of Surgery for Local Recurrence in Women 50+

Personalized Second Chance Breast Conservation (PSCBC): A Two Center Prospective Phase II Clinical Study Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the safety and anti-cancer activity of treating a local recurrence (when your cancer returns to your breast) with radiation therapy instead of a mastectomy.
Who is this for?
Women, 50 or older, with stage I or stage II locally recurrent breast cancer who had received a lumpectomy (breast conserving surgery) and radiation therapy for their first diagnosis.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Accelerated Partial Breast Radiation (APBI), 5 times, over 1-2 weeks</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Many women receive a lumpectomy (breast conserving surgery) and radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">It is called a local recurrence if your breast cancer returns to the breast that has already received surgery and radiation therapy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A mastectomy is the standard of care for treating a local recurrence.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is studying if it is safe to use radiation therapy instead of a mastectomy for a local recurrence.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04371913' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/recurrent-breast-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377141' target='_blank'>Mayo Clinic: Recurrent Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/treatment/radiation-for-breast-cancer.html' target='_blank'>American Cancer Society: Radiation for Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/accelerated-fraction-radiation-therapy' target='_blank'>NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms: Accelerated-Fraction Radiation Therapy</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2569 miles
Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NYP
New York,NY

VISITS: Number of visits unavailable

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT05219695

Thermal Treatment for Stage I Breast Cancer and Benign Breast Tumors

Medical Imaging and Thermal Treatment for Breast Tumors Using Harmonic Motion Imaging (HMI) Scientific Title

Purpose
To study the effects of harmonic motion imaging (HMI) and focused ultrasound (FUS) ablation before surgery (neoadjuvant).
Who is this for?
Women with a benign breast tumor or some stage I breast cancer who have not yet received surgery or radiation.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Harmonic motion imaging (HMI) scan, 2 times</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Focus ultrasound (FUS) ablation of tumor</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Harmonic motion imaging (HMI) is a type of scan that can look for changes in tissue before and after focused ultrasound (FUS) ablation.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Focused ultrasound (FUS) ablation applies high-intensity focused ultrasound waves to a tumor, which ablates (heats) the tumor tissue to kill cancer cells.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The main advantage of focused ultrasound (FUS) ablation is that it avoids surgery. Without surgery, recovery from the procedure is faster with less pain, and cosmetological results may be improved.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neoadjuvant therapy is when you receive treatment before surgery. Doctors use it to shrink tumors and to see how your cancer responds to the given therapies.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The two most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05219695' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://ueil.bme.columbia.edu/research-projects/harmonic-motion-imaging' target='_blank'>Columbia University: Harmonic Motion Imaging</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/other/high-intensity-focused-ultrasound-hifu' target='_blank'>Cancer Research UK: High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2591 miles
University of Miami
Miami,FL

VISITS: Coincides with surgery

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT04998682

Removing Lymph Nodes During Surgery for Stage III Breast Cancer

TAD: Prospective Evaluation of Targeted Axillary Dissection After Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer With Advanced Nodal Disease at Diagnosis Scientific Title

Purpose
To determine if examining axillary (underarm/armpit) lymph nodes provides information to determine if fewer lymph nodes can be removed during surgery.
Who is this for?
People with some stage III node positive breast cancer who have received neoadjuvant (before surgery) chemotherapy and are planning to receive surgery.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Removal of axillary lymph nodes during surgery</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The surgery that examines and/or removes lymph nodes from your underarm/armpit area is called a targeted axillary dissection (TAD), sometimes also called an axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">During surgery, a blue dye will be used to see your lymph nodes and the lymphatic channels that drain your arm.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Node positive means cancer has spread to your lymph nodes.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04998682' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</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</a> </li></ul>
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NEAREST SITE: 2591 miles
University of Miami
Miami,FL

VISITS: 5 days, over 2 weeks

PHASE: NA

NCT ID: NCT04360330

Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Before Lumpectomy for Women 50+ with Stage I, HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer

Phase I Study to Evaluate the Safety and Feasibility of Preoperative Ablative Breast Radiotherapy (SABER) for Selected Early Stage Breast Cancer (SABER) Scientific Title

Purpose
This trial will study the safety of giving stereotactic radiation therapy before surgery. Stereotactic radiation therapy delivers a higher targeted dose of radiation in fewer sessions than standard radiation therapy.
Who is this for?
Woman, 50 or older, with stage I, hormone positive (ER+ and PR+), HER2 negative (HER2-) breast cancer who have not yet had surgery.    Full eligibility criteria
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  • <p class="seamTextPara"> Before surgery, you will receive: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Stereotactic Ablative Breast Radiotherapy (SABER), for 5 days, over 2 weeks</li></ul>
  • <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Stereotactic radiation therapy delivers a higher targeted dose of radiation in fewer sessions than standard radiation therapy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is looking at the effects of giving stereotactic radiation before surgery. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Typically, this type of radiation therapy is given after surgery.</li></ul>
  • <ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04360330' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-radiation-therapy' target='_blank'>National Breast Cancer Foundation: Radiation Therapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-treatments/s/stereotactic-body-radiation-therapy.html' target='_blank'>Standford Healthcare: Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR/SBRT)</a> </li></ul>
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