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Study of Cardiac MRI in Patients With Left-Sided Breast Cancer Receiving Radiation Therapy

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
Procedure: Cardiac magnetic resonance (cardiac MRI)
Registration Number
NCT02199366
Lead Sponsor
University of Florida
Brief Summary

This is a pilot study to determine if there are changes in heart function following completion of radiation therapy for breast cancer as measured by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cardiac MRI) scans. Additional purposes of this study are to assess cardiac side effects from radiation treatment, evaluate cardiac MRI changes by radiation technique, and compare quality of life questionnaires.

Detailed Description

As part of this study, participants will have a cardiac MRI at baseline and a follow-up cardiac MRI within 1 year after completion of standard radiation therapy for left-sided breast cancer. The cardiac MRI scans will be evaluated to determine if there are changes in cardiac function within 1 year after radiation treatment.

Patients will be asked to complete a questionnaire before and after treatment that asks about their health and any symptoms they may be having.

Physical exams and any other standard of care service or treatment will be at the discretion of the treating physician.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • Left-sided breast cancer stage I-III.
  • Indications for adjuvant regional nodal and breast or chest wall radiation therapy (RT).
  • Women and men are allowed.
  • Must be at least 18 years old at time of consent.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant and/or breastfeeding women or patients of child-producing potential not willing to use contraception while on study.
  • Prior history of cardiovascular disease per physician discretion.
  • Stage 0 and IV breast cancer.
  • Prior radiation therapy to chest.
  • Concurrent trastuzumab per physician discretion.
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Cardiac magnetic resonance (cardiac MRI)Cardiac magnetic resonance (cardiac MRI)Participants will have a cardiac MRI at baseline and within 1 year after completion of radiation therapy.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of participants with changes in cardiac function.1 year after completion of radiation therapy

A change in cardiac function may include shifts from baseline measures of LV mass, strain, ejection fraction, and late gadolinium enhancement.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of patients with serious cardiac side effects.1 year after completion of radiation therapy

Includes myocardial infarction, valve disorder, congestive heart failure, and angina.

Mean quality of life score.1 year after radiation treatment

Comparison of baseline and post treatment quality of life questionnaires completed by participants.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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