Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Versus no Axillary Surgery in Early Breast Cancer (NCT05315154) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Versus no Axillary Surgery in Early Breast Cancer
Brazil800 participantsStarted 2019-10-02
Plain-language summary
The VENUS trial is a prospective, multicenter, noninferiority, randomized, controlled clinical trial that compares sentinel lymph node biopsy versus no axillary surgery in women with early breast cancer (tumor \<5cm) and node-negative after clinical palpation and axillary ultrasound.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Women
* Aged 18 years or older
* Histologically confirmed invasive breast carcinoma (core or open biopsy), independent of hormone receptor and HER2 status
* Tumor smaller than 5 cm (T1 or T2) in clinical and radiological exams
* Clinically negative axilla
* Sonographically negative axilla or negative core biopsy/ fine needle biopsy (FNB) when ultrasound is suspect (lymph node tissue is required in core/FNB sample)
* Planned breast conservative surgery or mastectomy
* Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous diagnostic of any invasive neoplasia (excluded skin cancer no melanoma)
* Metastatic disease in biopsy or image before treatment
* Withdrawal from participating of the study
* Initiated treatment for current breast cancer prior to study enrollment
* Pregnancy
* Breastfeed
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.