Trial Outcomes & Findings for Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM in Localized Breast Cancer (NCT NCT03121469)

NCT ID: NCT03121469

Last Updated: 2026-07-02

Results Overview

Assesses the absorbed radiation dose delivered to the tumor bed cavity during surgery. In vivo dosimetry measurements are recorded at two distinct anatomical locations relative to the spherical applicator surface: the south pole and the equator. Data will be reported as the mean value and standard deviation (SD) in Gray (Gy) for each measurement site.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

28 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Days 1 during per-Operative radiotherapy

Results posted on

2026-07-02

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Per-Operative Radiotherapy
Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM
Overall Study
STARTED
28
Overall Study
COMPLETED
26
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Per-Operative Radiotherapy
n=26 Participants
Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM
Age, Continuous
72.96 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.34 • n=26 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
26 Participants
n=26 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=26 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 1 during per-Operative radiotherapy

Population: patient who received the per operative radiotherapy

Assesses the absorbed radiation dose delivered to the tumor bed cavity during surgery. In vivo dosimetry measurements are recorded at two distinct anatomical locations relative to the spherical applicator surface: the south pole and the equator. Data will be reported as the mean value and standard deviation (SD) in Gray (Gy) for each measurement site.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Per-Operative Radiotherapy
n=26 Participants
Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM
In Vivo Measurement of the Delivered Radiation Dose During Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT).
South pole (bottom of the tumor cavity)
18.82 Gray
Standard Deviation 2.04
In Vivo Measurement of the Delivered Radiation Dose During Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT).
Equator (side wall of the tumorectomy cavity)
15.65 Gray
Standard Deviation 2.87

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During surgery (at the time of intraoperative radiotherapy delivery).

Assesses treatment conformity relative to the prescribed dose of 20 Gray (Gy). A delivered dose is defined as compliant if it reaches at least 80% of the prescription (i.e., $\\ge$ 16 Gy). In vivo measurements are evaluated independently at two locations (south pole and equator). Data will be reported as the number (and percentage) of participants achieving this 16 Gy compliance threshold at each site.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Per-Operative Radiotherapy
n=26 Participants
Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM
Number of Participants With a Compliant Delivered Radiation Dose by Measurement Location.
South pole (bottom of the cavity) · Satisfactory dose (>= 16 Gy)
22 Participants
Number of Participants With a Compliant Delivered Radiation Dose by Measurement Location.
South pole (bottom of the cavity) · Unsatisfactory dose (< 16 Gy)
4 Participants
Number of Participants With a Compliant Delivered Radiation Dose by Measurement Location.
Equator (side wall of the cavity) · Satisfactory dose (>= 16 Gy)
11 Participants
Number of Participants With a Compliant Delivered Radiation Dose by Measurement Location.
Equator (side wall of the cavity) · Unsatisfactory dose (< 16 Gy)
15 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During surgery (at the time of intraoperative radiotherapy delivery).

Assesses skin tolerance by measuring the absorbed radiation dose delivered to the skin surface during the procedure. In vivo dosimetry measurements are recorded via two separate skin dosimeters. Data will be reported as the mean value and standard deviation (SD) in Gray (Gy) for each dosimeter site to evaluate exposure levels.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Per-Operative Radiotherapy
n=26 Participants
Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM
In Vivo Measurement of the Radiation Dose Delivered to the Skin.
Skin dosimeter 1
2.4 Gray
Standard Deviation 1.51
In Vivo Measurement of the Radiation Dose Delivered to the Skin.
Skin dosimeter 2
2.64 Gray
Standard Deviation 1.88

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During surgery (at the time of intraoperative radiotherapy delivery).

Evaluates compliance with safety protocols for skin tolerance. The maximum acceptable skin dose is set at 6 Gray (Gy). A measurement is defined as compliant if the delivered dose does not exceed this safety threshold ($\\le$ 6 Gy). Data will report the number (and percentage) of participants achieving this compliance status at each of the two skin dosimeter sites.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Per-Operative Radiotherapy
n=26 Participants
Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM
Number of Participants With a Compliant Skin Radiation Dose by Dosimeter Site.
Skin dosimeter 1 · Satisfactory dose (< = 6 Gy)
25 Participants
Number of Participants With a Compliant Skin Radiation Dose by Dosimeter Site.
Skin dosimeter 1 · Unsatisfactory dose (> 6 Gy)
1 Participants
Number of Participants With a Compliant Skin Radiation Dose by Dosimeter Site.
Skin dosimeter 2 · Satisfactory dose (< = 6 Gy)
24 Participants
Number of Participants With a Compliant Skin Radiation Dose by Dosimeter Site.
Skin dosimeter 2 · Unsatisfactory dose (> 6 Gy)
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 5 years

Evaluates the probability of local relapse-free survival at 5 years using the Kaplan-Meier method. Local relapse-free survival is defined as the time from surgery to the date of first documentation of local recurrence within the treated area or death from any cause. Patients without local recurrence at the time of last follow-up are censored. Data will be reported as the 5-year survival rate percentage along with its 95% confidence interval (95% CI).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Per-Operative Radiotherapy
n=26 Participants
Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM
5-year Local Relapse-Free Survival (LRFS) Rate.
0.91 Proportion of participants
Interval 0.8 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During surgery (at the time of applicator placement).

The surgeon and the radiation oncologist will define the satisfaction or not about the application by appreciating the good coaptation of the breast tissues to be irradiated after the local excision (tumor area) with the NBA applicator of RPO. Evaluates the quality of the applicator placement as judged by the operating surgeon based on the percentage of the tumor bed covered. Results are classified into 4 categories: Highly Satisfactory (greater than 90% coverage), Satisfactory (greater than 80% to 90% coverage), Moderately Satisfactory (greater than 50% to 80% coverage), and Unsatisfactory (less than or equal to 50% coverage). Data will report the count of participants in each category.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Per-Operative Radiotherapy
n=26 Participants
Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM
Surgical Assessment of Applicator Coverage Within the Tumor Bed.
Highly Satisfactory (> 90% coverage)
22 Participants
Surgical Assessment of Applicator Coverage Within the Tumor Bed.
Satisfactory (> 80% coverage)
2 Participants
Surgical Assessment of Applicator Coverage Within the Tumor Bed.
Moderately Satisfactory (> 50% coverage)
0 Participants
Surgical Assessment of Applicator Coverage Within the Tumor Bed.
Unsatisfactory (< 50% coverage)
0 Participants
Surgical Assessment of Applicator Coverage Within the Tumor Bed.
Not available
2 Participants

Adverse Events

Per-Operative Radiotherapy

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 20 other events
Deaths: 3 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Per-Operative Radiotherapy
n=26 participants at risk
Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM
Surgical and medical procedures
EVACUATION OF THE RIGHT BREAST HEMATOMA
3.8%
1/26 • Adverse events were systematically collected from the date of intervention up to 12 months. All-Cause Mortality was assessed through 5 years
Vascular disorders
CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT
3.8%
1/26 • Adverse events were systematically collected from the date of intervention up to 12 months. All-Cause Mortality was assessed through 5 years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Per-Operative Radiotherapy
n=26 participants at risk
Technique of Per-Operative Radiotherapy (RPO) by Papillon +TM
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
FIBROSIS
53.8%
14/26 • Adverse events were systematically collected from the date of intervention up to 12 months. All-Cause Mortality was assessed through 5 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
ERYTHEMA
11.5%
3/26 • Adverse events were systematically collected from the date of intervention up to 12 months. All-Cause Mortality was assessed through 5 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
SKIN HYPERPIGMENTATION
11.5%
3/26 • Adverse events were systematically collected from the date of intervention up to 12 months. All-Cause Mortality was assessed through 5 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
DERMATITIS
7.7%
2/26 • Adverse events were systematically collected from the date of intervention up to 12 months. All-Cause Mortality was assessed through 5 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
HAEMATOMA
7.7%
2/26 • Adverse events were systematically collected from the date of intervention up to 12 months. All-Cause Mortality was assessed through 5 years

Additional Information

Director of Clinical Trials

Centre Antoine lacassagne

Phone: +33 4 92 03 10 00

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place