This trial studies the acceptability and how well decision making tool works in supporting decision making in contralateral prophylactic mastectomy in patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer. Decision making tool may help patients with early stage breast cancer make decisions regarding their surgical options.
Study sponsor and potential other locations can be found on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT02918474.
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United States
Texas
Houston
M D Anderson Cancer CenterStatus: Active
Contact: Abenaa Marcia Brewster
Phone: 713-745-4949
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. An online decision support tool will be field tested that provides patients facing a decision about contralateral prophylactic breast cancer (CPM) with evidence-based information about the expected incidence of contralateral breast cancer and the life expectancy benefit of CPM. The tool will be designed for use in clinical settings and viewed jointly by the patient and physician as part of a shared decision making process around CPM.
OUTLINE:
Patients use decision making tool during consultation with breast cancer surgeon and complete questionnaires before and after consultation.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typesupportive care
Lead OrganizationM D Anderson Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorAbenaa Marcia Brewster
