Factors Affecting Decisions About Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy in Black and Latina Women (NCT00519974) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Factors Affecting Decisions About Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy in Black and Latina Women
United States55 participantsStarted 2007-07
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Learning about the reasons for choosing to have, or not to have, breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer may help doctors understand why black or Latina women may or may not undergo breast reconstruction.
PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying factors affecting decisions about breast reconstruction after mastectomy in black and Latina women.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
* Have undergone mastectomy\* (with or without reconstruction) for breast cancer within the past 3 years AND meets 1 of the following criteria:
* Self-identified as being black
* Self-identified as being Latina NOTE: \*Patients scheduled to undergo mastectomy are eligible
* Recruited from one of the following cancer centers or breast cancer support organizations:
* Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center or Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention
* Patients are identified by their physician (e.g., oncologist, breast surgeon), the protocol investigator, a member of the research team, and/or medical chart review
* Spirit of Hope or LatinaSHARE
* Patients are identified by the director of the support organization or the support group leader
* Hormone receptor status not specified
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
* Female
* Menopausal status not specified
* No cognitive impairment that would preclude giving informed consent
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
* See Disease Characteristics
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Self-reported reasons among black and Latina women for choosing to have, or not to have, breast reconstruction after mastectomy
Timeframe: 2 years
2
Development of a theoretical model that describes how black and Latina women make decisions regarding breast reconstruction after mastectomy