GammaPod Radiation for Early Stage Breast Cancer

GammaPod Dose Escalation Radiation for Early Stage Breast Cancer

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Breast Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
45 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women with early stage breast cancer who will receive radiation therapy before surgery. Participants will receive targeted treatment using the GammaPod machine to help treat their cancer while aiming to minimize side effects.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a woman over 45 years old.
  • I have invasive ductal carcinoma.
  • I have not had radiation treatment to the same breast before.
  • I am not pregnant or lactating.
  • My tumor is no larger than 3 cm.
  • The tumor is visible on a CT scan.
  • I have an estrogen-receptor positive tumor.
  • I can lie face down for treatment.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have multiple tumor sites.
  • I have had prior radiation to the involved breast.
  • I cannot fit into the breast cup for treatment.
  • I have breast implants.
  • I am planning to have a mastectomy.
  • My tumor is too close to the skin or chest wall.
  • I have a psychiatric or addiction disorder.
  • I weigh more than 330 pounds.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The GammaPod machine was made by Xcision Medical Systems and is already FDA cleared to deliver focused radiation within the breast. Unlike current radiation machines, the GammaPod was designed specifically for treating breast cancer. The GammaPod can pinpoint radiation to the tumor bed in the breast which lowers the amount of radiation to nearby tissues. The machine uses a breast cup system to hol…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must sign consent for study participation. * Patients must be female with a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma. Lobular histologies will not be included, because of difficulty in defining the extent of disease with imaging. * Patients must be deemed appropriate ca…
Contacts

Elizabeth Nichols, MD

410-328-6080

enichols1@umm.edu

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Caitlin Eggleston

410-328-7586

caitlineggleston@umm.edu

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