Breast Cancer BRAs Study (Breast Cancer Biomechanics of Radiotherapy And Surgery)
ConditionBreast Cancer Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorPortsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
This study, delivered by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in conjunction with the Research Group in Breast Health at the University of Portsmouth \[1\], aims to assess whether it is possible to test breast biomechanics in women who have had surgery with or without radiotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer.
Female
18 years of age or above
Early or locally advanced breast cancer classified as B5a or B5b (radical treatment intent)
Unilateral breast cancer (contralateral breast used as control)
Metastatic breast cancer diagnosis
< 2 weeks post-operative
< 4 weeks post-radiotherapy
Active post-operative breast infection
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Lead sponsor
University of Portsmouth
Collaborator