Breast Cancer BRAs Study (Breast Cancer Biomechanics of Radiotherapy And Surgery): The Effects of Breast Surgery and Radiotherapy on the Breast Biomechanics and Breast Support Requirements of Women Treated for Breast Cancer.
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This study, delivered by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in conjunction with the Research Group in Breast Health at the University of Portsmouth \[1\], aims to assess whether it is possible to test breast biomechanics in women who have had surgery with or without radiotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Female
• 18 years of age or above
• Early or locally advanced breast cancer classified as B5a or B5b (radical treatment intent)
• Unilateral breast cancer (contralateral breast used as control)
• Receiving or has received breast cancer surgery
• +/- Adjuvant radiotherapy
• Able to travel to the University of Portsmouth Breast biomechanics laboratory
• Participant has capacity to consent.
Locations
Other Locations
United Kingdom
Queen Alexandra Hospital
RECRUITING
Portsmouth
Contact Information
Primary
Amy Huseyin
Amyrose.Huseyin@porthosp.nhs.uk
02392 286000
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-02-06
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-01-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 45
Treatments
Participants with relevant condition
Women aged 18 or treated with surgery +/- radiotherapy for breast cancer that affects one of their b
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: University of Portsmouth
Leads: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust