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Breast CancerADARNATNCT04889924

ALND vs ART in Positive Sentinel Node After Neoadjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer

A study testing Axillary Radiotherapy and Lymphadenectomy in people with Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy, run by Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge at 61 sites in 2 countries.

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Trial summary

In the case of primary surgery, in patients with sentinel node involvement, it has already been shown that omitting axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), often combining axillary radiotherapy (RT), does not worsen the prognosis and does significantly reduce the appearance of lymphedema. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Sentinel Lymph Node
What is being tested?
Axillary Radiotherapy and Lymphadenectomy
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
820 participants
Where
61 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
11 Jun 2021to 31 Dec 2028
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • T1-T4 N0/ T0-T4 N1 at diagnosis and subsidiary of neoadjuvant treatment
  • Post-CT SLN with ≤2 macrometastasis/micrometastasis or ITCs
  • Post-CT axillary response by ultrasound or MRI
  • Complete at least 70% of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and 6 months of endocrine treatment.

Who cannot join

  • cN2
  • ypN0
  • History of breast surgery for ipsilateral cancer in the last 10 years
  • History of other cancer in the last 5 years, except squamous carcinoma of the skin.

Trial locations and contacts

61 sites in 2 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Amparo Garcia-Tejedor, MDPhD contact

34 + 932607695 ext. 2812

agarciat@bellvitgehospital.cat

61 sites in 2 countries

Spain55 sites, 55 recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de A Coruña

    A Coruña, 15006

    Alejandra García-Novoa, mag_1406@hotmail.com

    Alejandra García-Novoa

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805

    Elena Martinez-Gomez, emartinezgomez@hotmail.com

    Elena Martinez-Gomez

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol

    Badalona, Barcelona, 08916

    Miguel Ángel Luna-Tomás, maluna.germanstrias@gencat.cat

    Miguel Ángel Luna-Tomás

    Recruiting
  • Instituto Catalán de Oncología de Badalona

    Badalona, Barcelona, 08916

    Jessica Guadalupe Molina, jgmolinao@iconcologia.net

    Jessica Guadalupe Molina

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de Cruces

    Barakaldo, Bizkaia, 48903

    Patricia Cobos, pcobo@icloud.com

    Patricia Cobos

    Recruiting
  • Hospital del Mar

    Barcelona, 08003

    Javier Sanz, jsanz@psmar.cat

    Javier Sanz

    Recruiting
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz y San Pablo

    Barcelona, 08025

    Bárbara García-Valdecasas, BGValdecasas@santpau.cat

    Bárbara García-Valdecasas

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Clínico y Provincial de Barcelona

    Barcelona, 08036

    María Laplana, MDPhD, maria.laplana.torres@gmail.com

    Eduard Mensión

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de Burgos

    Burgos, 09006

    Yolanda Ulpiana Pérez-Martínez, yperezma@saludcastillayleon.es

    Yolanda Ulpiana Pérez-Martínez

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar

    Cadiz, Cádiz, 11009

    Lucía García-Berbel, luciagberbel@gmail.com

    Lucía García-Berbel

    Not yet recruiting
  • Hospital Comarcal Sant Jaume de Calella

    Calella, Barcelona, 08370

    Mireia Recaj, mrecaj@salutms.cat

    Mireia Recaj

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de Donostia

    Donostia / San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, 20014

    Marta Fernández-Calleja, marta.fernandezcalleja@osakidetza.eus

    Marta Fernández-Calleja

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca

    El Palmar, Murcia, 30120

    Antonio Piñero, pineromadrona@gmail.com

    Antonio Piñero

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Galdakao-Usansolo

    Galdakao, Bizkaia, 48960

    Manuel del Toro, MANUEL.DETOROIGLESIAS@osakidetza.eus

    Manuel del Toro

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de Gerona Doctor Josep Trueta

    Girona, 17007

    Eva Artigau Nieto, evaartigau@gmail.com

    Eva Artigau Nieto

    Recruiting
  • Institut Catalán de Oncología de Girona

    Girona, 17007

    Arantxa Eraso, aeraso@iconcologia.net

    Arantxa Eraso

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves

    Granada, 18014

    Rosario Ching, r.ching.lopez@gmail.com

    Rosario Ching

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio

    Granada, 18016

    Mari Paz López-García, maripaz.lopgar@gmail.com

    Mari Paz López-García

    Not yet recruiting
  • Hospital General de Granollers

    Granollers, Barcelona, 08402

    Judith Astor, jastor@fphag.org

    Judith Astor

    Recruiting
  • Consorci Sanitari Integral

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08906

    Carmen Buqueras, carmen.buqueras@sanitatintegral.org

    Carmen Buqueras

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907

    Amparo Garcia-Tejedor, MDPhD, 660223417, agarciat@bellvitgehospital.cat

    Amparo Garcia-Tejedor, MDPhD

    Recruiting
  • Instituto Catalán de Oncología- Hospital Duran i Reynals

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08908

    Evelyn Martínez-Pérez, emperez@iconcologia.net

    Evelyn Martínez-Pérez

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa

    Leganés, Madrid, 28914

    Ana Luis Siles, ana.luis@salud.madrid.org

    Ana Luis Siles

    Recruiting
  • Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón

    Madrid, 28007

    Karla Ferreres, karla.ferreres@salud.madrid.org

    Karla Ferreres

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal

    Madrid, 28034

    María Jesús López-Rodríguez, mariajesus.lopez.rodriguez@salud.madrid.org

    María Jesús López-Rodríguez

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre

    Madrid, 28041

    Chelo Sanz, piagaia2000@yahoo.es

    Chelo Sanz

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario La Paz

    Madrid, 28046

    Marcos Nicolás Meléndez Gispert, marcosmelendezgispert@gmail.com

    Marcos Nicolás Meléndez Gispert

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro

    Madrid, 28050

    Ángel Montero, angel.monteroluis@gmail.com

    Ángel Montero

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía- Fundación de Inv. Biomédica H. Infanta Sofía

    Madrid, 28703

    Javier Heras, jherasa@gmail.com

    Javier Heras

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Puerta De Hierro

    Majadahonda, Madrid, 28222

    Cristina de la Fuente, cdelafuentealonso@gmail.com

    Cristina de la Fuente

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga

    Málaga, 29010

    Auxiliadora Ferrer, clauxili@hotmail.com

    Auxiliadora Ferrer

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria

    Málaga, 29010

    Ángel Calvo, angelcaltu@gmail.com

    Ángel Calvo

    Recruiting
  • Fundación Althaia Manresa

    Manresa, Barcelona, 08243

    Andrés Muñiz-Delgado, AMuniz@CST.CAT

    Andrés Muñiz-Delgado

    Recruiting
  • Hospital de Mataró

    Mataró, Barcelona, 08304

    Sandra López Gordo, sandra.lopezgordo@gmail.com

    Sandra López Gordo

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de Navarra

    Pamplona, 31008

    Cristina Artieda, cartieds@navarra.es

    Cristina Artieda

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina

    Parla, Madrid, 28981

    Xabier Remirez Arriaga, xabier.remirez@salud.madrid.org

    Xabier Remirez Arriaga

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Montecelo

    Pontevedra, 36071

    Teresa Fernández, terefez@yahoo.es

    Teresa Fernández

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Sant Joan de Reus

    Reus, Tarragona, 43204

    Fredy Castaño, manozulo@hotmail.com

    Fredy Castaño

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de Canarias

    San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz De Tenerife, 38320

    Luis Fernando Otón, lfoton@ull.edu.es

    Luis Fernando Otón

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario General de Cataluña

    Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, 08195

    Judith Jurado, jujuseguer@gmail.com

    Judith Jurado

    Not yet recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38010

    Ana Armijo, anaarmijo0@gmail.com

    Ana Armijo

    Recruiting
  • Hospital General de Segovia

    Segovia, 47002

    Ana Isabel Gómez-Calvo, agomezca@saludcastillayleon.es

    Ana Isabel Gómez-Calvo

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena

    Seville, 41009

    Carlos Míguez, carlos.miguez.sspa@juntadeandalucia.es

    Paola Fernández

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de Tarragona Juan XXIII

    Tarragona, 43005

    Judit Aixalà, JAIXALA91@hotmail.com

    Judit Aixalà

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Mútua Terrassa

    Terrassa, Barcelona, 08221

    María Jesús Díaz-Ruiz, mjdiaz@mutuaterrassa.cat

    María Jesús Díaz-Ruiz

    Recruiting
  • Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa

    Terrassa, Barcelona, 08227

    Esther Rubio, erubio@cst.cat

    Esther Rubio

    Recruiting
  • Instituto Valenciano de Oncología

    Valencia, 46009

    Carlos Fuster, cfuster@fivo.org

    Carlos Fuster

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset

    Valencia, 46017

    Charo Martínez García, charobenlloch@hotmail.com

    Charo Martínez García

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid

    Valladolid, 47003

    Susana Cortés, scortesperez@hotmail.com

    Susana Cortés

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Recoletas Campo Grande de Valladolid

    Valladolid, 47007

    Zandra Mileny Soto, zandramileny.soto@gruporecoletas.com

    Zandra Mileny Soto

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Ribera Povisa

    Vigo, Pontevedra, 36211

    Ángela Triñanes, atrinanes@povisa.es

    Ángela Triñanes

    Recruiting
  • Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro

    Vigo, Pontevedra, 36213

    María José Lamas, macolamas@gmail.com

    María José Lamas

    Recruiting
  • Hospital de Viladecans

    Viladecans, Barcelona, 08840

    Cristina Capó, ccapo.hv@gencat.cat

    Cristina Capó

    Recruiting
  • Consorci Sanitari Alt Penedès-Garraf

    Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, 08720

    Lourdes Hernández Martínez, lhernandez@csapg.cat

    Lourdes Hernández Martínez

    Not yet recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de Álava / Txagorritxu

    Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, 01009

    Nagore Zeberio, NAGORE.ZEBERIOGANZARAIN@osakidetza.eus

    Nagore Zeberio

    Recruiting

Other trials in Spain

Australia6 sites, 6 recruiting
  • GenesisCare Mater

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2060

    Gillian Lamoury, 02 + 9458 8050, Gillian.Lamoury@health.nsw.gov.au

    Gillian Lamoury

    Recruiting
  • GenesisCare North Shore

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2065

    Gillian Lamoury, 02 + 8037 4100, Gillian.Lamoury@health.nsw.gov.au

    Gillian Lamoury

    Recruiting
  • GenesisCare Frenchs Forest

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2086

    Gillian Lamoury, 02 + 9470 5300, Gillian.Lamoury@health.nsw.gov.au

    Gillian Lamoury

    Recruiting
  • GenesisCare Norwest

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2153

    Tim Wang, 02 + 8811 8400, tim.wang@genesiscare.com

    Tim Wang

    Recruiting
  • GenesisCare Hurstville

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2220

    Gina Hesselberg, 02 + 8568 7600, receptiononcologyhurstville@genesiscare.com

    Gina Hesselberg

    Recruiting
  • GenesisCare Campbelltown

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2560

    George Papadatos, 02 + 4632 5510, admin.campbelltown@genesiscare.com

    George Papadatos

    Recruiting

Other trials in Australia

About this study

Official title: Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Versus Axillary Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients With Positive Sentinel Node After Neoadjuvant Therapy: A Multicenter Randomized Study

In the case of primary surgery, in patients with sentinel node involvement, it has already been shown that omitting axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), often combining axillary radiotherapy (RT), does not worsen the prognosis and does significantly reduce the appearance of lymphedema. However, patients who have received neoadjuvant systemic treatment cannot benefit from this option, even though in the majority of those who have responded well to treatment, a residual disease in the armpit is low, but there are no studies yet published that supports the possibility of not performing lymphadenectomy.

The primary endpoint is to evaluate wether axillary radiotherapy (ART) presents a lower risk of lymphedema with respect to lymphadenectomy (ALND) in patients with breast cancer who, after neoadjuvant systemic treatment (NST), present the sentinel node affected. Likewise, we will evaluate recurrences and overall survival in both groups. Finally, we will analyze the quality of life of these patients.

Read the detailed description

A prospective, randomized, open-label, parallel-assigned, multicenter study. The estimated sample size is 820 patients (410 patients in neoadjuvant chemotherapy and 410 in neoadjuvant hormone therapy), over 5 years. Patients will be stratified and analyzed independently according to the neoadjuvant treatment regimen, whether chemotherapy (CT) +/- hormonal therapy (HT).

A pilot phase of the study was carried out with the first 200 patients (Until 1 May 2023), and an interim analysis will also be performed with these first 200 patients.

Being tested
Axillary Radiotherapy, Lymphadenectomy
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms, Radiation Injuries

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Axillary RadiotherapyRadiation

    Axillary radiotherapy without lymphadenectomy (level I and II) + level III and supraclavicular +/- internal mammary chain

  • LymphadenectomyProcedure or surgery

    Axillary lymph node dissection + radiotherapy level III and supraclavicular +/- internal mammary chain

Study groups in NCT04889924
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Axillary radiotherapy without lymphadenectomyExperimentalAxillary radiotherapy (level I and II) + level III and supraclavicular +/- internal mammary chain without lymphadenectomy
Receives: Radiation: Axillary Radiotherapy
Axillary lymph node dissectionActive comparatorAxillary lymph node dissection + radiotherapy level III and supraclavicular +/- internal mammary chain
Receives: Procedure: Lymphadenectomy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Disease-free survival

    To assess whether the irradiation of the axilla concerning axillary lymph node dissection is not inferior in disease-free survival, in patients with positive sentinel lymph node (SN) after neoadjuvant systemic treatment.

    Measured: From date of diagnosis until the date of first documented recurrence or death, wichever came first,assessed up to 5 years

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Overall survival

    To assess whether the irradiation of the axilla concerning axillary lymph node dissection is not inferior in overall survival, in patients with positive sentinel lymph node (SN) after neoadjuvant systemic treatment.

    Measured: From date of diagnosis until the date of death from any cause, assessed up to 5 years

  2. Lymphedema Incidence

    Volume difference between both arms (cm^3) above 10%

    Measured: From date of surgery until the date of first lynphedema apparition, assessed up to 3 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 May 2021
  2. Study start11 Jun 2021
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2028 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
A prospective, randomized, multicenter study.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
820 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04889924
Sponsor's protocol ID
PR148/21
Acronym
ADARNAT
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
5 May 2021
Last updated
17 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Garcia-Tejedor A, Ortega-Exposito C, Salinas S, Luzardo-Gonzalez A, Falo C, Martinez-Perez E, Perez-Montero H, Soler-Monso MT, Bajen MT, Benitez A, Ortega R, Petit A, Guma A, Campos M, Pla MJ, Pernas S, Penafiel J, Yeste C, Gil-Gil M, Guedea F, Ponce J, Laplana M. Axillary lymph node dissection versus radiotherapy in breast cancer with positive sentinel nodes after neoadjuvant therapy (ADARNAT trial). Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 9;13:1184021. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1184021. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 37621686

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Axillary Radiotherapy and Lymphadenectomy in people with Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy, run by Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge at 61 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 61 sites in Spain, Australia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Amparo Garcia-Tejedor, MDPhD (34 + 932607695 ext. 2812, agarciat@bellvitgehospital.cat), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Disease-free survival (time frame: From date of diagnosis until the date of first documented recurrence or death, wichever came first,assessed up to 5 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04889924, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Sep 2026.

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