RecruitingACTRN12624000679583

Optimising patient positioning for accelerated partial breast radiotherapy with the Integrated Magnetic Resonance Linear Accelerator

Sponsor

Jenna Dean, ONJ Centre, Austin Health

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jan 9, 2024

Study Type

Observational

Conditions

Early Breast Cancer

Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the benefits and limitations of different positioning options for early breast cancer patients who are suitable for partial breast treatment on the Magnetic Resonance integrated Linac. Who is it for? You may be eligible for this study if you are a female age 40 or older, with early stage breast cancer and suitable for accelerated partial breast radiotherapy. Study details Participants will receive both a supine (on your back) and prone (on your tummy) scan in the MRI and a CT scan in the ideal treatment position (supine OR prone) as per our usual standard of care. Participants will then be asked to complete a short (10-15 mins) anonymous survey on an electronic platform to ask about their experience of the MRI scan and whether they have a preference for the supine or prone position. There are no changes to standard treatments for participants. It is hoped that the findings from this study will streamline the simulation process for APBI patients and help us to determine who would benefit from which position without needing to complete both scans. It is also hoped that this information can be used across our other treatment machines to benefit patients who may not be able to have an MRI scan to work out the best position for them.

Eligibility

Sex: FemalesMin Age: 40 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

For women with early-stage breast cancer who are suitable for partial breast radiotherapy, getting the right body position for treatment is important for accuracy and comfort. This study from Austin Health is comparing two positions — lying on your back (supine) versus lying on your front (prone) — for women having partial breast radiotherapy on a special MRI-guided treatment machine called a Magnetic Resonance Linac. Participants will have both a supine and prone MRI scan, plus a CT scan in whichever position is best for their treatment. They will also complete a short survey about their experience and comfort in each position. There is no change to anyone's actual cancer treatment — this is purely about optimising how scans are set up to guide treatment planning. You may be eligible if you are a woman aged 40 or older with early-stage breast cancer who is eligible for accelerated partial breast radiotherapy according to clinical guidelines. Women with contraindications to MRI, or who cannot lie in treatment positions for more than 45 minutes, are not eligible.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

After completing the standard of care planning MRI scans, participants will be asked to complete a short (10-15 mins) anonymous survey on an electronic platform to ask about their experience of the MRI scan and whether they have a preference for the supine or prone position. Participants will be asked to indicate their agreement with a statement on a Likert scale, and have the opportunity to provide answers to open- ended questions, There are no changes to standard treatments for participants.