MRI Characterization of Mammographically Detected DCIS
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03495011 |
Recruitment Status :
Recruiting
First Posted : April 11, 2018
Last Update Posted : February 9, 2023
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This is a single institution, prospective observational clinical trial for women with mammographically identified calcifications that may represent ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
The purpose of this study is to determine whether quantitative, multiparametric breast MRI performed prior to surgical resection can biologically characterize this common pre-invasive malignancy, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), which typically presents in asymptomatic women as suspicious calcifications on mammography.
Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment |
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Breast Cancer, Stage 0 | Diagnostic Test: Breast MRI Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis |
The investigators will assess whether MRI signatures can determine which calcifications identified prior to surgical resection actually harbor DCIS, and whether these imaging features correlate with pathologic markers of proliferation (Ki-67) and inflammation (cox-2) within DCIS lesions.
The investigators will also explore whether quantitative MRI features in the peri-tumoral region correlate with prognostic microenvironment markers of inflammation (TNFα) and angiogenesis (VEGF). Finally, investigators will assess whether a multivariate model using these markers can accurately predict risk of recurrence based on a multi-gene assay (Oncotype DX DCIS score).
Study Type : | Observational |
Estimated Enrollment : | 150 participants |
Observational Model: | Cohort |
Time Perspective: | Prospective |
Official Title: | MRI Characterization of Mammographically Detected Calcifications and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ |
Actual Study Start Date : | April 20, 2018 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | April 2023 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | April 2032 |

Group/Cohort | Intervention/treatment |
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Cohort A
Patient with recently identified calcifications on mammography requiring biopsy. Patients will undergo a quantitative, multiparametric breast MRI as part of their clinical care. MRI will not change need for biopsy, but could identify additional suspicious sites. Only patients diagnosed with pure DCIS at biopsy and eventual surgical excision will receive Oncotype DX DCIS score testing.
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Diagnostic Test: Breast MRI
Quantitative, multiparametric breast MRI Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis Only patients with pure DCIS on surgical excision will have advanced pathologic markers and Oncotype Dx DCIS Score testing.
Other Name: Oncotype Dx |
Cohort B
Patient with recent diagnosis of biopsy-proven DCIS would complete a research quantitative, multiparametric breast MRI as part of their clinical care. Only patients diagnosed with pure DCIS at surgical resection will receive Oncotype DX DCIS score testing.
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Diagnostic Test: Breast MRI
Quantitative, multiparametric breast MRI Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis Only patients with pure DCIS on surgical excision will have advanced pathologic markers and Oncotype Dx DCIS Score testing.
Other Name: Oncotype Dx |
- Fractional perfusion (f) [ Time Frame: 3.5 years ]Assess whether high f within DCIS lesions correlates with proliferation (high Ki-67)
- Tissue diffusion (Dt) [ Time Frame: 3.5 years ]Assess whether low Dt within DCIS lesions correlates with high proliferation (Ki-67)
- Transfer constant (Ktrans) [ Time Frame: 3.5 years ]Assess whether high Ktrans within DCIS lesions correlates with inflammation (cox-2)
- Signal enhancement ratio (SER) [ Time Frame: 3.5 years ]Assess whether low SER can exclude the presence of DCIS-associated malignancy at the site of mammographic calcifications
- Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) [ Time Frame: 3.5 years ]Assess whether high ADC can exclude the presence of DCIS-associated malignancy at the site of mammographic calcifications
- Oncotype DCIS Score [ Time Frame: 3.5 years ]Develop a multivariate MRI model to identify low risk DCIS (Oncotype DX DCIS score<39)
- Transfer constant (Ktrans) [ Time Frame: 3.5 years ]Assess whether high Ktrans in the peri-tumoral tissue correlates with stromal inflammation (TNFalpha)
- Fractional perfusion (f) [ Time Frame: 3.5 years ]Assess whether high f in the peri-tumoral tissue correlates with angiogenesis (VEGF)

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | Female |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
- [Cohort A] Women aged 18 or older with suspicious calcifications identified on mammography without an associated mass
- [Cohort B] Women aged 18 or older with recent biopsy-proven DCIS with residual calcifications present on mammogram after biopsy
Exclusion Criteria for Both Cohorts:
- Patients with prior history of breast cancer in the ipsilateral breast
- Patients with a newly diagnosed breast cancer in the contralateral breast
- Contra-indication to contrast-enhanced breast MRI (e.g. renal insufficiency with GFR<60, contrast allergy, incompatible metal)
- Patients who currently are undergoing chemoprevention therapy (e.g. aromatase inhibitors or selective estrogen receptor modulators)
- Women who are pregnant

To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03495011
Contact: Habib Rahbar | 206-606-6777 | b-imaging-research@seattlecca.org | |
Contact: Mary Lynn Bryant | 937-540-0802 | b-imaging-research@seattlecca.org |
United States, Washington | |
Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium | Recruiting |
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98109 | |
Contact: Research Coordinator 206-606-6714 b-imaging-research@seattlecca.org | |
Principal Investigator: Habib Rahbar |
Principal Investigator: | Habib Rahbar | Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium |
Responsible Party: | University of Washington |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT03495011 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
9778 R01CA203883 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract ) RG3017004 ( Other Identifier: Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium ) NCI-2021-12034 ( Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program) ) |
First Posted: | April 11, 2018 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | February 9, 2023 |
Last Verified: | February 2023 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | Yes |
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.: | No |
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ MRI Oncotype Dx |
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