Accelerated Breast Radiation for Breast Cancer

ASHBY: Accelerated Super-Hypofractionated Breast Brachytherapy

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Breast Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
45 – 79
Sex
Female
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
170 (estimated)
Sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women with breast cancer who have recently been diagnosed. Participants will receive radiation treatment over about two days in three sessions.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am female.
  • I have a new diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or invasive breast cancer.
  • I am between 45 and 79 years old.
  • I have had a lumpectomy with clean surgical margins.
  • My tumor size is Tis, T1, or T2 with T2 tumors ≤3 cm.
  • If my tumor is HER2-positive, I will get HER2 therapy.
  • I am able to understand and sign the consent form.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have active collagen-vascular disease.
  • I have a history of Paget's disease of the breast.
  • I have been diagnosed with breast cancer before this current diagnosis.
  • I have had previous radiation therapy for any condition.
  • I have multicentric carcinoma.
  • I have bilateral breast cancer diagnosed at the same time.
  • I have conditions that could affect my ability to follow the study's requirements.

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 purpose of this study is to compare any good and bad effects of giving radiation treatment for breast cancer in 3 treatments over about 2 days.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female * New diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and/or invasive breast carcinoma per histologic evaluation * Age 45-79 at diagnosis * Previous lumpectomy with surgical margins histologically free of invasive tumor and DCIS as determined by the pathologist. * T stage …
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