Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:58 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:58 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00802932
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to test metallic markers in the breast tissue after breast conserving surgery and to observe the metallic markers' stability in the breast for use as tumor bed markers and positioning devices for radiation treatment.
Detailed Description:
In order to validate metallic marker placement and stability, patients will have the internal metallic markers placed at the time of their last breast surgery (either lumpectomy or re-excision for margins) by the surgeon and are permanent. They will undergo routine 3D CT-based treatment planning and will receive routine radiation treatment to the whole breast or partial breast as determined by the treating physician. Daily images of the breast will be obtained throughout treatment using the online portal imaging system. These images will be analyzed for the daily position of the metallic markers and compared across the entire course of treatment to determine the stability of metallic markers placement and to assess their efficacy as positioning devices for image guided radiation therapy.
Study:
NCT00802932
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00802932