How breast radiotherapy technique works best for each patient
Official title: Analysis of Anatomical Parameters in the Radiotherapy of Breast Cancer
Run by Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori Dino Amadori IRST S.r.l. IRCCS · NCT07881341 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests three radiotherapy plans (3D-CRT, IMRT S&S, and a hybrid) for left breast cancer to see which best fits each patient.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori Dino Amadori IRST S.r.l. IRCCS Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | Radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Meldola, FC) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 16, 2023 |
| Main results expected | November 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07881341 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adult women with left breast cancer who are eligible for radiotherapy and can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose anatomy or disease characteristics do not favor one technique over others may not experience a clear benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This prospective observational study enrolls at least 30 female patients with left breast cancer to compare three planned radiotherapy techniques. Each patient will have 90 treatment plans simulated (three plans per patient) and the best technique will be chosen by at least three expert clinicians using a scoring system. No changes to standard clinical practice will be made and all data reflect routine care collected during treatment planning and follow-up. The study aims to identify objective criteria that could guide future selection of radiotherapy techniques for individual patients. The duration is expected to be about 30 months and all treatments will use a dose of 40.05 Gy in 15 fractions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could help clinicians choose the most appropriate radiotherapy technique for each patient, potentially improving treatment effectiveness and reducing side effects.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in radiotherapy planning shows benefit from comparing techniques, but this exact a priori matching approach is novel in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Target volume: left breast * Tumor type: any diagnosis of breast cancer * Dose prescription: 40.05 Gray/15 fractions * Patients aged ≥ 18 years old * Patients willing and able to give informed consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Other concomitant tumor lesions * Sovraclavear lymph node involvement
Where it's running
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Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - IRST IRCCS
Meldola, Fc, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Oriana Nanni
- Email: oriana.nanni@irst.emr.it
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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.