NCT05140252

Avoiding Low-value Treatments in Older Women With Early-stage Breast Cancer: Piloting a Patient Decision Aid

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 22 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to learn whether participants find a patient guide to breast cancer treatment decisions acceptable and appropriate for use.

Detailed description

This study seeks to adapt and pilot test de-implementation strategies targeting low-value breast cancer treatments which have persisted despite national recommendations. Breast cancer is an ideal setting in which to study de-implementation given it is common, well-studied, typically presents at an early-stage, and care is provided primarily in a community setting.

Conditions

• Breast Cancer

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Breast cancer decision aid	The decision aid is tailored from a previously published aid, specific to women ≥70 with early-stage breast cancer. The aid will be delivered via mail or electronically per patient preference before the patient's initial appointment with a surgeon.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-05-12
• Primary completion: 2023-09-14
• Completion: 2023-09-14
• First posted: 2021-12-01
• Last updated: 2023-12-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States