Psychosocial Outcomes and Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy (CPM) (NCT02263014)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this research study is to learn more about how different treatment decisions may influence the quality of life in women with breast cancer. Researchers want to use what is learned from this study to help future patients with breast cancer to be more informed when making treatment decisions.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (6 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (4 items).
Location: Kelsey-Seybold — Houston, Texas
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with previous breast cancer
- Prior history of prophylactic mastectomy
- Known to have a germline gene mutation that predisposes them to an increased risk of breast cancer (e.g., BRCA1, BRCA2), and/or if they are considered at high risk for contralateral breast cancer on the basis of a strong family history of cancer
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Kelsey-Seybold — Houston, Texas
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.