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FAST-FORWARD vs HAI5

Randomized comparison between the FAST-FORWARD schedule and the HAI5 schedule for breast cancer radiotherapy in 5 fractions.

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06345534

PhaseNA

Enrollment740

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent

Age18 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Cancer, Breast

About this study

Randomized comparison between the FAST-FORWARD schedule and the HAI5 schedule for breast cancer radiotherapy in 5 fractions.

Interventions

Device: Questionnaire — Patients will be asked to complete questionnaires at different times (before, during and after radiation) to evaluate which schedule gives the fewest side effects and the best quality of life. The basic questionnaire and questionnaire about early side effects will be completed weekly up to 6 weeks after radiotherapy. The questionnaire about late side effects will be completed: after 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years and 5 years.

Primary outcomes

Early side effects (Weekly up to 6 weeks after radiotherapy)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * histopathological diagnosis of breast cancer * age 18 years or older * male or female * treated with breast conserving surgery or mastectomy with curative intent * multidisciplinary decision of adjuvant radiotherapy after surgery Exclusion Criteria: * distant metastases * decision of preoperative radiotherapy * decision of partial breast irradiation * positive resection margins ('ink on tumour') * indication for boost on lymph node(s) * history of thoracic or ipsilateral axillary radiotherapy (including radiotherapy of the contralateral breast or chest wall) * need for bilateral irradiation * breast reconstruction or expander * patients unlikely to comply with the protocol (e.g. inability or unwillingness to complete the questionnaires at different time points).

Study locations

Universitary Hospital, Ghent, 9000 Belgium
University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, 9000 Belgium

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.