SABR Treatment for Older Women with Breast Cancer

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

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Breast Cancer Female
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
18 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women aged 65 and older who have a specific type of breast cancer. Participants will receive five treatments of a targeted radiation therapy and will be monitored for side effects and quality of life.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Breast cancer chemotherapy

You may be able to join if

  • I am 65 years old or older
  • I have been diagnosed with breast cancer
  • My tumor is 5 cm or smaller
  • I have not had breast cancer chemotherapy recently
  • My tumor is ER-positive
  • My tumor is HER2-negative
  • I have no evidence of cancer spread to other parts of my body
  • I can provide written consent to join the study

You may not be able to join if

  • I am currently receiving systemic chemotherapy for breast cancer
  • I have a multicentric tumor
  • I have evidence of distant metastases
  • I have had prior radiation to my breast or chest area
  • I have an autoimmune condition that could increase radiation risks

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

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

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Willing and able to provide written informed consent obtained to participate in the study and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information. * Women greater than or equal to age 65 years * Diagnosis of invasive carcinoma of breast undergoing non-operative mana…
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Amanda Project Manager

913-588-1617

aschroeder3@kumc.edu

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Rachel Clinical Research Coordinator

913-945-6955

rheueisen@kumc.edu

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