Potential Benefits of Radiotherapy in Prone Position for Breast Cancer Patients: a Planning Study

Recruiting

• Conditions: Breast Neoplasms; Radiation

• Registration Number: NCT01284153
• Lead Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Brief Summary

This study has the purpose to investigate the benefit of treating breast cancer patients in prone position. This treatment is compared to the standard technique in our center (supine position with or without respiratory gating). The investigators want to compare the doses on the organs at risk (heart and lungs) in the different techniques.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-01
• Study First Submitted: 2011-01-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-01-25
• Study First Posted: 2011-01-26
• Status Verified: 2024-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-06-28
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-10
• Study Completion: 2025-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• indication for radiotherapy of the breast and /or lymph nodes

Exclusion Criteria

• none ( planning study)

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UZ Leuven Radiotherapy Department; 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium