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Breast Cancer Clinical Trial in Boston, MA

Access cutting-edge breast cancer treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Boston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Boston

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Boston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Breast Cancer Study in Boston

This research is being done to compare rates of hair loss of people with metastatic breast who use scalp cooling versus those who do not use scalp cooling after receiving standard of care treatment with either sacituzumab govitecan, trastuzumab deruxtecan, or eribulin. The name of the study intervention involved in this study is: * Paxman Scalp Cooling System

Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Men and women with a diagnosis of metastatic invasive breast cancer with a ECOG PS≤2
Participant is ≥ 18 years old.
Hair present at baseline.
One of the following full dose chemotherapy regimens must be planned for at least 4 cycles:
Sacituzumab govitecan (IMMU-132) 10 mg/kg administered intravenously on days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle
Trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4 mg/kg administered intravenously once every 3 weeks
Eribulin 1.4 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle
The Paxman Scalp Cooling System must be initiated with the first dose of therapy in participants that elect to participate in the scalp cooling group.

Exclusion Criteria

Known hematological malignancies (i.e. leukemia or lymphoma)
Known scalp metastases.
Baseline alopecia (defined CTCAE 5.0 grade \> 0, see Appendix B)
Subjects with cold agglutinin disease or cold urticaria.
Subjects who are scheduled for bone marrow ablation chemotherapy

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Boston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT04986579) has an active research site in Boston, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Breast Cancer Treatment Options in Boston, MA

If you're searching for breast cancer treatment options in Boston, MA, this clinical trial (NCT04986579) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Boston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced breast cancer specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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