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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | UMC Utrecht Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Almelo and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 2013 |
| Main results expected | October 2053 |
| Study ends | October 2053 |
| Registry record updated | February 6, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT02839863 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
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.