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Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy vs Standard Treatment in Breast Cancer.

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Ductal Breast Carcinoma in Situ
Invasive Breast Cancer
Stage IA Breast Cancer
Stage IB Breast Cancer
Early-stage Breast Cancer
Stage 0 Breast Cancer
Stage I Breast Cancer
Interventions
Radiation: Hypofractionated radiotherapy
Registration Number
NCT05318274
Lead Sponsor
Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Brief Summary

An explanatory study comparing complementary treatment to breast conservative surgery with radiation therapy DCIS, T1-T2 N0 M0 (AJCC v8) 1 week schedule vs 3.1 weeks standard schedule, in order to determine the equivalence of local tumor control, survival, acute and chronic toxicity. Shorter curse of radiation therapy may lead to similar local control of tumor cells and lower rates of toxicity than 3.1 standard treatment.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. Compare the effectiveness of hypofractionated radiotherapy (1 week) with standard treatment (3.1 weeks) in the local control of breast cancer treated with conservative surgery.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Identify the histological lineage of the tumor.

II. Identify the degree of differentiation of tumor cells.

III. Identify the presence and type of receptors (estrogen, progesterone, HER-2NEU) through immunohistochemistry.

IV. Measure the frequency of progression or recurrence.

V. Identify the site of progression or recurrence.

VI. Measure the frequency of toxicity in both groups.

VII. Classify toxicity according to its severity.

VIII. Classify toxicity according to chronological presentation, acute, subacute, or chronic.

IX. Measure quality of life in both groups according to the European Organization for Research and Treatment Cancer scale, Breast Cancer-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire, (EORTC, QLQ-BR23).

X. Measure quality of life in both groups according to the Eastern Collaborative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance scale.

XI. Measure 5-year survival.

OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I: will receive radiotherapy treatment with high hypofractionation, 26 Gy in 5 fractions to the whole breast.

ARM II: will receive radiotherapy treatment with standard hypofractionation, 42.5 Gy in 16 fractions with simultaneous integrated increase of 5.5 Gy to the tumor bed in high-risk patients.

After completion of treatments, patients will be followed: 2 weeks after final fraction, 6 weeks after final fraction, every 4 months for the next 5 years

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients diagnosed by histopathological report of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or invasive breast carcinoma.
  • Treated with breast-conserving surgery and stage pT1-2 pN0 M0.
  • Over 18 years.
  • Patients who sign informed consent for research study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Positive nodes.
  • Clinical or pathological stage T3-T4.
  • History of previous irradiation.
  • Postoperative positive margin.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ARM IHypofractionated radiotherapyRadiotherapy treatment with high hypofractionation, 26 Gy in 5 fractions to the whole breast.
ARM IIHypofractionated radiotherapyRadiotherapy treatment with standard hypofractionation, 42.5 Gy in 16 fractions with simultaneous integrated increase of 5.5 Gy to the tumor bed in high-risk patients.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Identify the recurrence timing.5 years

Quantify the time to recurrence through follow up in both groups

Identify the progression timing.5 years

Quantify the time to progression through follow up in both groups

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Identify the presence and type of receptors (estrogen, progesterone, HER-2NEU) through immunohistochemistry14 months

Number of participants with presence of Luminal A, B, HER-2NEU enriched or triple negative immunohistochemistry subtype.

1. Luminal A: RE (+), RP \>20%, Ki67 \<20% y HER 2 NEU (-)

2. Luminal B: RE (+), RP \<20%, Ki67 \>20% y HER 2 NEU (+/-)

3. HER-2 Enriched: RE (-), RP (-),Ki67 any, HER 2 NEU (+)

4. Triple Negative: RE (-), RP (-), Ki67 any, HER-2 (-)

Identify the degree of differentiation of tumor cells14 months

Histologic grade identification using Scarff-Bloom-Richardson (SBR) scale

1. Grade 1: 3-5 points

2. Grade 2: 6-7 points

3. Grade 3: 8-9 points

Identify the histological lineage of the tumor14 Months

Carcinoma InSitu or Invasive Carcinoma;

1. - Adenocarcinoma

2. - Other

Measure the frequency of toxicity in both groups.5 years

Quantify the presence of toxicity categorized by CTCAE version 5 system.

1. Grade 1: characterized by the presence of a mild adverse event that does not require treatment

2. Grade 2: considers a moderate adverse event that may require medical treatment on an outpatient basis

3. Grade 3: is a serious adverse event that should receive medical treatment, and even hospital treatment.

4. Grade 4: is an adverse event with risk of death or disability that requires specialized medical management and hospitalization.

5. Grade 5: considers the presence of death associated with an adverse event.

Classify toxicity according to its severity.5 years

Quantify toxicity according to its severity categorized by CTCAE version 5 system.

1. Dry skin: A disorder characterized by flaky and dull skin; the pores are generally fine, the texture is a papery thin texture

- Grade 1 to 3

2. Eczema: A disorder characterized by skin which becomes itchy, red, inflamed, crusty, thick, scaly, and/or forms blisters.

- Grade 1 to 3

3. Skin hyperpigmentation: A disorder characterized by darkening of the skin due to excessive melanin deposition.

- Grade 1 to 2

4. Dysphagia: A disorder characterized by difficulty in swallowing.

- Grade 1 to 4

5. Cough: A disorder characterized by sudden, often repetitive, spasmodic contraction of the thoracic cavity, resulting in violent release of air from the lungs and usually accompanied by a distinctive sound.

- Grade 1 to 3

6. Pneumonitis: A disorder characterized by inflammation focally or diffusely affecting the lung parenchyma.

* Grade 1 to 5

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Unidad Medica de Alta Especialidad

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Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

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