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Early Detection of Breast Cancer Using Tomosynthesis Imaging

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by Duke University, March 2008

Sponsored by: Duke University
Information provided by: Duke University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00637598
  Purpose

The purpose is to develop digital tomosynthesis to improve the detection of breast cancers. The aims are optimizing digital mammography and tomosynthesis acquisition, creating visualization tools, prospective pilot studies to evaluate radiologist performance, and computer-aided detection.


Condition Intervention
Breast Neoplasms
Radiation: Mammography and tomosynthesis imaging

Genetics Home Reference related topics:   breast cancer   

MedlinePlus related topics:   Breast Cancer    Cancer    Mammography   

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:   Observational
Study Design:   Case-Only, Prospective
Official Title:   Early Detection of Breast Cancer Using Tomosynthesis Imaging

Further study details as provided by Duke University:

Biospecimen Retention:   None Retained

Biospecimen Description:

Estimated Enrollment:   350
Study Start Date:   November 2004
Estimated Study Completion Date:   March 2010
Estimated Primary Completion Date:   March 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Groups/Cohorts Assigned Interventions
1
This is a case-only study with only one group/cohort. All women receive both mammography and tomosynthesis imaging.
Radiation: Mammography and tomosynthesis imaging
All subjects receive the same radiation dose associated with mammography and tomosynthesis imaging (which is comparable to mammography).

Detailed Description:

Finding breast cancer early has been shown to improve the chance of survival. Mammography (x-ray imaging of the breast) helps find breast cancer early. Some breast cancers, however, are not seen on mammography, which creates two-dimensional images for the radiologist to see. The goal of this study is to make a breast tomosynthesis or tomosynthesis 3D (three-dimensional) x-ray system by taking x-ray images from many angles. This is similar to a CAT (computerized axial tomography) scan for the breast and can give radiologists 3D information so that they can find breast cancers which might otherwise be hidden from view.

  Eligibility
Genders Eligible for Study:   Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study will be conducted at Duke University Medical Center. Approximately 350 female subjects already scheduled to undergo screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, or breast biopsy will be enrolled in this clinical study. Informed consent will be acquired by the study coordinator or attending radiologist


Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

All Subjects accepted for this clinical study must:

  • Be already scheduled to undergo screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, or breast biopsy for standard clinical indications
  • Provide written informed consent
  • Be able to communicate effectively with clinical study personnel.

Exclusion Criteria:

Subjects with any of the following conditions will be excluded from this clinical study:

  • Childbearing potential and subject refuses serum pregnancy test or test result is positive.
  Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00637598

Contacts
Contact: Joseph Y Lo, PhD     919-684-7763     joseph.lo@duke.edu    

Locations
United States, North Carolina
DUMC Mammography, Duke South Hospital, 2nd floor     Recruiting
      Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710
      Contact: Joseph Y Lo, PhD     919-684-7763     joseph.lo@duke.edu    
      Contact: Anne B Jarvis, RT     919-684-7883     jarvi002@mc.duke.edu    

Sponsors and Collaborators
Duke University

Investigators
Principal Investigator:     Joseph Y Lo, PhD     Duke University Health System    
  More Information


Responsible Party:   Duke University Health System, Duke University School of Medicine ( Joseph Lo,PhD )
Study ID Numbers:   6503, 6024
First Received:   March 12, 2008
Last Updated:   March 17, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:   NCT00637598
Health Authority:   United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by Duke University:
Diagnostic Imaging  
Mammography  
Breast Tomosynthesis  

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Skin Diseases
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Diseases

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 10, 2008




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