Long-term Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment (NCT03877029) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Long-term Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
Norway4,487 participantsStarted 2019-11-23
Plain-language summary
The objective of this project is to generate evidence about quality of life related to side effects of treatment of women with screen-detected versus symptomatic breast cancer. The project will investigate the impact of detection mode (by screening or by symptoms) versus tumor characteristics as a predictor of quality of life among breast cancer survivors. The burden of long-term effects, measured as quality of life at specific points after diagnosis, will be compared between these groups. The results will also be compared with a control group of women, who have attended screening, but never been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 69 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.
Study II
Inclusion Criteria:
* Screened in BreastScreen Norway and diagnosed with breast cancer between 2006 and 2017
* Diagnosed with symptomatic breast cancer between 2006 and 2017 and never attended screening
* Screened in BreastScreen Norway and diagnosed with interval breast cancer between 2006 and 2017
* Screened in BreastScreen Norway and have never been diagnosed with breast cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
* Death after recruitment
Study III
Inclusion Criteria:
* Screened in BreastScreen Norway and diagnosed with breast cancer between 2006 and 2017
* Screened in BreastScreen Norway and diagnosed with interval breast cancer between 2006 and 2017
* Diagnosed with symptomatic breast cancer between 2006 and 2017 and never attended screening
Exclusion Criteria:
* Death after recruitment
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.