Carbon Dye Tattooing of Biopsied Axillary Node in Breast Cancer (NCT03640819) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Carbon Dye Tattooing of Biopsied Axillary Node in Breast Cancer
United Kingdom100 participantsStarted 2018-04-27
Plain-language summary
The primary aim of this prospective, multicentre study is to determine whether the involved node can be marked using black carbon dye and successfully identified at the time of surgery. The secondary aims are to determine the concordance between the tattooed node and sentinel node, migration of black dye into other nodes, and false-negative rate of tattooed node (in patients undergoing ALND after NACT).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18
* Male or female
* Patients scheduled to undergo routine fine needle aspiration (FNA) or core biopsy of abnormal axillary lymph node
* Invasive breast cancer
* Written informed consent for the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not undergoing surgery or unfit for surgery
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.
What they're measuring
1
Identification rate of tattooed node
Timeframe: 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03640819
SponsorUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust