Clinical trial Recruiting at 4 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

A cohort for evaluating breast cancer treatments and outcomes

Official title: Utrecht Cohort for Multiple Breast Cancer Intervention Studies and Long-term Evaluation - The UMBRELLA Cohort

Run by UMC Utrecht · NCT02839863 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how different treatments for breast cancer affect patients' health, quality of life, and appearance over time.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorUMC Utrecht
Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Almelo and 3 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 2013
Main results expectedOctober 2053
Study endsOctober 2053
Registry record updatedFebruary 6, 2024
Trial IDNCT02839863 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adult patients aged 18 and older with breast cancer who are receiving irradiation at UMC Utrecht.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to understand the Dutch language may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The UMBRELLA Cohort aims to create a prospective cohort of breast cancer patients undergoing irradiation at UMC Utrecht to evaluate various experimental interventions and their long-term effects. Utilizing a cohort multiple Randomized Controlled Trial (cmRCT) design, this study seeks to enhance recruitment and comparability while assessing treatment toxicity, quality of life, and cosmetic outcomes. By collecting clinical data and patient-reported outcomes through questionnaires, the study will provide a robust infrastructure for future evaluations of breast cancer interventions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies and better quality of life for breast cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing the cmRCT design have shown promise in evaluating multiple interventions simultaneously, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Patients with breast cancer who undergo irradiation in the UMC Utrecht
* Informed consent - at least - for use of routinely collected clinical data and to fill out questionnaires.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to understand the Dutch language

Where it's running

  • Ziekenhuisgroep Twente
    Almelo, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Alrijne Ziekenhuis
    Leiderdorp, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • St. Antonius Ziekenhuis
    Nieuwegein, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • University Medical Center Utrecht
    Utrecht, Netherlands
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Helena M Verkooijen, MD, PhD — UMC Utrecht
  • Study coordinator: Helena M Verkooijen, MD, PhD
  • Email: h.m.verkooijen@umcutrecht.nl

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.