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NCT00003855 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Lymph Node Removal in Treating Women Who Have Stage I or Stage IIA Breast Cancer

A Phase 3 study of Breast Cancer, sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
605
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT00003855 is a Phase 3 study of Breast Cancer that has completed, run by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. The registered enrollment target is 605 participants, below the 2,803-participant average among 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 4 states.

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The verdict

NCT00003855, a Phase 3 study of Breast Cancer, has completed, sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
605 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

RATIONALE: Surgery to remove lymph nodes in the armpit may remove cancer cells that have spread from tumors in the breast. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to determine the effectiveness of removing lymph nodes in the armpit in treating women who have stage I or stage IIA breast cancer.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • RADIATION whole breast irradiation
  • PROCEDURE axillary lymph node dissection

Study Locations (20)

California

  • Mercy San Juan Hospital - Carmichael
  • Arrowhead Regional Medical Center - Colton
  • Mount Diablo Regional Cancer Center - Concord
  • City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte
  • Loma Linda University Cancer Institute at Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda
  • Summit Medical Center - Oakland
  • St. Joseph Hospital Regional Cancer Center - Orange - Orange
  • Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Palo Alto
  • Huntington Cancer Center at Huntington Hospital - Pasadena
  • Shasta Regional Medical Center - Redding
  • University of California Davis Cancer Center - Sacramento
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital - San Diego

Arkansas

  • Washington Regional Medical Center - Fayetteville
  • St. Vincent Doctors Doctors Hospital - Little Rock
  • Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock
  • Arkansas Cancer Research Center at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock

Alabama

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center - Birmingham
  • Providence Cancer Center - Mobile
  • Mobile Infirmary Medical Center - Mobile

Arizona

  • CCOP - Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Oncology Program - Scottsdale

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 605 participants
Start Date 1999-04
Est. Completion 2011-02
Phase Phase 3

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00003855

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00003855 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 605 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 2,803-participant average among 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The listed sponsor is Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, which has 446 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Breast Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which whole breast irradiation is the first listed.

NCT00003855 reports 20 study locations spanning 4 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Arkansas, Alabama.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00003855 about?

NCT00003855 is a clinical study titled "Lymph Node Removal in Treating Women Who Have Stage I or Stage IIA Breast Cancer". RATIONALE: Surgery to remove lymph nodes in the armpit may remove cancer cells that have spread from tumors in the breast. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to determine the effectiveness of removing lymph nodes in the armpit in treating women who have stage I or stage IIA breast cancer.

What is the current status of trial NCT00003855?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 605 participants. The study started on 1999-04. Estimated completion is 2011-02.

What conditions does trial NCT00003855 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Breast Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00003855?

The interventions under investigation include: whole breast irradiation (RADIATION), axillary lymph node dissection (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00003855?

This trial is sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, which has 446 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00003855 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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