Pilot Study "A Study of Atherosclerosis in Patients After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer"

Winthrop University Hospital1 site in 1 country20 target enrollmentAugust 2005

ConditionsAtherosclerosis

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Atherosclerosis
Sponsor: Winthrop University Hospital
Enrollment: 20
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Number of Participants Analyzed for Coronary Calcium Burden by AGS
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare plaque burden in the coronary and carotid arteries 5 years after adjuvant radiotherapy in women with right sided breast cancer vs left sided breast cancer.

Detailed Description

This study reviews case series of patients with a history of breast cancer treated with radiotherapy for at least five years. The study measures atherosclerosis by using coronary and carotid artery calcium scoring.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

August 2005

End Date

January 2014

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

Female

Investigators

Sponsor

Winthrop University Hospital

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•women dx with ductal carcinoma in situ or breast cancer, stage 0 to stage IIIc, who received conservative surgery and radiotherapy at least 5 years ago
•less than or equal to age 60