An Integrated Consent Model Study to Compare Two Standard of Care Schedules for Monitoring Cardia… (NCT02696707) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
An Integrated Consent Model Study to Compare Two Standard of Care Schedules for Monitoring Cardiac Function in Patients Receiving Trastuzumab for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Canada200 participantsStarted 2016-06
Plain-language summary
Several large adjuvant trastuzumab trials have demonstrated improved overall survival in participants with early stage breast cancer, with a 33% decrease in risk of death. However, retrospective analyses of participant outcomes in these trials have demonstrated increased risk of cardiotoxicity (i.e damage to the heart) in a small number of patients (4-8%).
At this time, investigators are unable to predict which participants are at increased risk of cardiac-related treatment complications. Currently all patients receive regular cardiac imaging throughout their one year of trastuzumab treatment.
At this time, the optimal monitoring schedule for trastuzumab-related cardiotoxicity remains unknown, and several published consensus guidelines are currently in use as standard of care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically confirmed early stage HER2-positive breast cancer
* Planned trastuzumab therapy for early stage breast cancer
* ≥18 years of age
* Able to provide verbal consent
* Normal LVEF (\>53%) before trastuzumab therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
• Contraindication to transthoracic echocardiography or MUGA
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?
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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.