Plain-English translation of NCT06605521 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial is testing whether women with advanced breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes near the collarbone benefit more from having those lymph nodes surgically removed and then receiving radiation, compared to receiving radiation therapy alone. Doctors in China have different opinions about the best way to treat this specific type of spread, so this study will carefully compare both approaches to see which one gives patients better outcomes and fewer side effects.
There is disagreement among doctors about whether removing the affected lymph nodes surgically—in addition to radiation—actually helps patients live longer and healthier lives, or whether radiation alone is just as effective while avoiding surgery's risks.
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If you join this study, your doctors will decide whether you receive surgery to remove the lymph nodes followed by radiation, or radiation therapy alone—based on real-world clinical practice at their hospital. You will be followed over time to track how well the treatment works, whether the cancer comes back, any side effects like arm swelling, and your overall quality of life. The study involves about 300 women across multiple hospitals in China.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 24, 2026 · Not medical advice
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