A Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Two Types of Ultrasound Technologies in Women Who Have Had Breast Cancer

Description

This clinical trial evaluates automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) and handheld ultrasound (HHUS) for the screening of women who have undergone breast reconstruction after breast cancer. Ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of internal organs and tissues. ABUS has been found to be equal to HHUS for whole breast screening, but no data exist on its use for screening of reconstructed patients. This clinical trial evaluates the feasibility of using ABUS versus HHUS to screen women who have undergone reconstruction.

Conditions

Malignant Breast Neoplasm

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Study overview

This clinical trial evaluates automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) and handheld ultrasound (HHUS) for the screening of women who have undergone breast reconstruction after breast cancer. Ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of internal organs and tissues. ABUS has been found to be equal to HHUS for whole breast screening, but no data exist on its use for screening of reconstructed patients. This clinical trial evaluates the feasibility of using ABUS versus HHUS to screen women who have undergone reconstruction.

Feasibility of Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) Versus Handheld Ultrasound (HHUS) for Breast Cancer Surveillance in Women With Nipple Sparing or Skin Sparing Mastectomy With Reconstruction

A Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Two Types of Ultrasound Technologies in Women Who Have Had Breast Cancer

Condition
Malignant Breast Neoplasm
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Philadelphia

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Female
  • * \>= 18 years of age at time of consent
  • * Free of focal breast symptoms and with no suspicious breast physical exam findings
  • * Previous unilateral NSM or SSM with implant (silicone, saline) or flap reconstruction performed at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • * Must be able to understand and provide signed and dated informed consent form. If a patient understands the informed consent but is unable to sign, a legally authorized representative (LAR) may sign
  • * Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
  • * Willing to honor any bills that may be incurred if the insurance company does not pay for the billed bilateral hand held ultrasound
  • * History of breast cancer recurrence
  • * Current focal breast symptoms since NSM or SSM with reconstruction
  • * NSM or SSM with reconstruction was performed years prior to study enrollment
  • * Bilateral NSM or SSM with reconstruction
  • * Females who are pregnant

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Thomas Jefferson University,

Study Record Dates

2025-12