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A study looking at 2 different ways of having radiotherapy and their impact on the environment (IMPRINT)

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer, Prostate cancer

Status:

Open

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is asking people about their experiences of having radiotherapy for prostate or breast cancer. It is also asking them about their travel to hospital to find out about the impact of radiotherapy on the environment.

It is for people who had their radiotherapy treatment at the Christie Hospital in Manchester or Worcester Oncology Centre.

You can’t volunteer to join this study. The team will send you a letter inviting you to take part if they think you might be suitable.

The study team are also interviewing healthcare professionals. And people whose jobs involve important decisions about radiotherapy or cancer care.

Recruitment start: 24 June 2025

Recruitment end: 1 June 2026

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Robert Chuter

Supported by

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

National Institute for Health Research

Last reviewed: 26 Jun 2025

CRUK internal database number: 20016

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