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Breast Cancer Clinical Trial in Weymouth, MA

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

Sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Weymouth

    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.

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

About This Breast Cancer Study in Weymouth

Investigators aim to conduct a type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation surgeon-level cluster randomized clinical trial (RCT) of a multi-level intervention, a shared decision making training for surgeons plus patient decision aid vs. usual care (UC), at 7 large health systems across the U.S. to learn the intervention's effectiveness. Decision aids will be mailed and sent via patient portal and/or via email (when portal/email addresses are available) to patients before their first surgical encounter. The central hypothesis is that the novel intervention will be a key resource to support shared decision making leading to higher quality treatment decisions and as result improved care and outcomes.

Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Non-resident surgeon \>18 years old
Cares for women \>/= 70 years at one of the recruitment practices.
Ability and willingness to provide verbal consent Aim 1 Participant Inclusion Criteria: Participants whose medical records will be followed for treatments received and survival
Biological female
aged 70 or older
first primary invasive breast cancer
clinically \</=2 cm
clinically lymph node negative
estrogen receptor positive (ER+) -HER2-
scheduled with a participating surgeon for an initial encounter. Females with ER+ breast cancer will be included regardless of their progesterone receptor (PR) status since treatment decisions are similar for ER+/PR+ and ER+/PR- women. Aim 1 Participant Inclusion Criteria: Participants whose medical records will be reviewed retrospectively for treatments received in the year before the participating surgeon completes the baseline questionnaire
Biological female
aged 70 or older
a first primary invasive breast cancer
clinically \</=2 cm
clinically lymph node negative
estrogen receptor positive(ER+) -HER2-
saw a participating surgeon for an initial encounter in the year before the surgeon completed the baseline questionnaire. Aim 2 Participant Inclusion Criteria: Participants who will be included in Aim 2 participant surveys to learn patient reported outcomes
Biological female
aged 70 or older
first primary invasive breast cancer
clinically \</=2 cm
clinically lymph node negative
estrogen receptor positive (ER+) -HER2-
scheduled with a participating surgeon for an initial encounter. If a patient completes the baseline questionnaire and then is found to have different tumor characteristics (e.g., found to be lymph node positive during surgery), investigators plan to retain the patient in the study and ask them to complete the second survey. Primary caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
primary family, friend, or non-paid caregiver (herein referred to as caregiver) of a patient unable or unwilling to complete study questionnaires due to cognitive decline. The primary family, friend, or non-paid caregiver will be identified by the patient, self-identified, or documented as the decision maker in the medical record.
English or Spanish speaking
Ability and willingness to provide verbal consent Allied health professionals (Aim 4 at the end of the trial) Inclusion Criteria:
Administrator, social worker, physician assistant, navigator, nurse or other allied health professional in breast surgery
Ability and willingness to provide verbal consent Surgeon

Exclusion Criteria

Resident surgeon
Non-surgeons
Psychiatric illness situations that would limit compliance with study requirements Aim 1 Participant Exclusion criteria: Participants whose medical records will be followed for treatments received and survival
Biological males: Biological males will be excluded since the data informing the DA were obtained from studies of biological females and treatment recommendations and outcomes tend to be worse for biological males with breast cancer.
Non English or non-Spanish speaking: Women who do not speak English or Spanish will be excluded since these women are not eligible for the DA.
History of invasive breast cancer
History ductal carcinoma in situ treated with radiation (since these women are generally not be eligible for radiation treatment)
Women with Paget's disease because treatment options differ
inflammatory breast cancer because treatment options differ
Phyllodes tumor because treatment options differ.
Surgeon not willing to participate Aim 1 Participant Exclusion Criteria: Participants whose medical records will be reviewed retrospectively for treatments received in the year before the participating surgeon completes the baseline questionnaire
Biological males: Biological males will be excluded since the data informing the DA were obtained from studies of biological females and treatment recommendations and outcomes tend to be worse for biological males with breast cancer.
Non English or non-Spanish speaking: Women who do not speak English or Spanish will be excluded since these women are not eligible for the DA. If the DA is found to be effective in English and Spanish we plan to have the DA professionally translated to other languages at the end of the trial. English and Spanish are the most common languages spoken by older women at our recruitment sites.
History of invasive breast cancer
History ductal carcinoma in situ treated with radiation (since these women are generally not be eligible for radiation treatment)
Paget's disease inflammatory breast cancer
Phyllodes tumor
Surgeon not willing to participate Aim 2 Participant Exclusion Criteria: Participants who will be included in Aim 2 participant surveys to learn patient reported outcomes
Biological males: Biological males will be excluded since the data informing our DA were obtained from studies of biological females and treatment recommendations and outcomes tend to be worse for biological males with breast cancer.
Non English or non-Spanish speaking: Women who do not speak English or Spanish will be excluded since these women are not eligible for the DA.
history of invasive breast cancer
Women with history ductal carcinoma in situ treated with radiation (since these women are generally not be eligible for radiation treatment)
Paget's disease
Inflammatory breast cancer
A phyllodes tumor.
Surgeon not willing to participate
Psychiatric illness situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
History of dementia
Incapacity for informed consent
Surgeon not willing to have patient complete study surveys
19 patients already successfully recruited that month and the patient is non-Hispanic white. Primary Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:
Non-English and non-Spanish speaking
Psychiatric illness situations that would limit compliance with study requirements Allied health professionals (Aim 4 at the end of the trial) Exclusion Criteria:
Psychiatric illness situations that would limit compliance with study requirements

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 Weymouth?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06896474) has an active research site in Weymouth, 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 Weymouth, MA

If you're searching for breast cancer treatment options in Weymouth, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06896474) 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 Weymouth 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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