Photoacoustic Imaging of the Breast in Patients With Breast Cancer and Healthy Subjects

Launched by ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE · Mar 28, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new imaging technique called photoacoustic imaging to see how it can help us better understand breast tissues in women with breast cancer and in healthy women. This method uses a combination of light and sound to create images of the breast, which may provide more detailed information than traditional mammograms, especially for women with dense breast tissue. The trial is currently looking for participants, specifically women aged 65 to 74 who have suspicious breast masses or confirmed breast cancer that hasn't been surgically removed.

To be eligible for the trial, participants should be women who have undergone or will undergo a breast MRI. However, there are some exclusions, such as pregnant women, individuals who have had breast implants in the last six months, or those who can't give consent. Participants can expect to undergo some imaging procedures and help researchers learn more about how this new technique may improve breast cancer detection and diagnosis in the future. It's important to note that this study does not offer direct benefits to participants, but their involvement could contribute to advancements in breast cancer care.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Women with clinically suspicious or confirmed breast cancer masses (that have not been surgically removed) and will/have already undergo/undergone breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant women (there are no known risks to these procedures, but any unforeseen risks are as yet undetermined, so pregnant women will be excluded by means of a verbal confirmation at time of screening).
• • Women who have had breast implants in the previous 6 months.
• • Women who have had lumpectomy
• • Adults unable to consent.
• • Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers).
• • Pregnant women.
• • Prisoners.
• • There is no direct benefit of the study to any subject either non-English or English speaker. To facilitate the consent process, we will exclude non-English speaking subjects.