Promoting Breast Cancer Screening in Women Who Survived Childhood Cancer (NCT01579552) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3
Promoting Breast Cancer Screening in Women Who Survived Childhood Cancer
United States360 participantsStarted 2010-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to empower women to improve their health in two very important areas: breast and heart health. This twelve-month study will compare two methods of informing participants about potential health risks and ways to stay healthy.
The EMPOWER Study has been designed for adult women who were treated for a childhood cancer with chest radiation.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participant in the CCSS cohort
* Diagnosed with a childhood cancer prior to 21 years of age
* Treated with \> 20 Gy of chest radiation (mantle, mediastinal, lung, or chest)
* Age 25-49 years at time of enrollment into the study
* Interval from chest radiation to the time of enrollment of \> 8 years
* No mammogram or other breast imaging study in the 24 months prior to enrollment
* English-speaking - The University of Colorado AMC Denver and MSKCC group are not capable of or equipped for conducting a brief motivational interviews by telephone in another language.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with breast cancer
* Participated in the Project VISION feasibility study (exposed to part of the intervention)
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.