WithdrawnNot Applicable

Reverse Axillary Mapping in Breast Radiation Treatment Planning

Stopped: Principal Investigator decided not to move forward with the study

0Started 2021-05

Plain-language summary

The goal of this prospective study is to investigate the role of axillary reverse mapping (ARM) in radiation therapy planning of patients with breast cancer. Lymphedema is a common side effect after surgery and radiation therapy for breast cancer. The use of ARM is becoming more routine in surgery to differentiate the upper extremity lymphatics (UELs) from the breast axillary drainage to preferentially spare the UELs and reduce the rates of lymphedema.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * De novo presentation of post-operative (lumpectomy or mastectomy) female breast cancer patients to receive radiation to the whole breast or chest wall and the regional nodes. Patients who have received a sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy or an axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) will be eligible. * Greater than or equal to 18 years of age (no upper age limit). * Informed consent obtained. Exclusion Criteria: * Prisoners. * Patients with metastatic breast cancer. * Documented allergy to iodinated contrast * Prior breast or axillary surgeries or radiation.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

Delineation of the upper extremity lymphatics (UEL) during the radiation treatment planning process using axillary reverse mapping (ARM)

Timeframe: Baseline to 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04292860

SponsorUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-01

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