Breast Cancer BRAs Study (Breast Cancer Biomechanics of Radiotherapy And Surgery)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorPortsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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)

Disqualifiers

Metastatic breast cancer diagnosis

< 2 weeks post-operative

< 4 weeks post-radiotherapy

Active post-operative breast infection

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

45 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Lead sponsor

University of Portsmouth

Collaborator