Effectiveness of Introducing Ultra-High B-Value Diffusion-Weighted Imaging as a Modified Abbreviated Protocol for Breast Cancer Detection
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Breast Carcinoma
- Registration Number
- NCT06970288
- Lead Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
- Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the added value of non-contrast abbreviated MRI protocol featuring ultra-high B value Diffusion Weighted Imaging to detect, characterize suspicious breast lesions and avoid using contrast.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 85
Inclusion Criteria
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• Women with suspicious breast mass (BIRADS 4a)
- High risk women (Positive family history)
- Women with suspicious axillary lymph nodes by Ultrasound
- Women with dense breasts coming for MRI imaging.
Exclusion Criteria
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• Contraindications to MRI
- Pacemaker, cochlear implant, claustrophobia, ocular implants
- Contraindications to contrast administration:
- Elevated kidney functions
- Women who haven't undergone reliable Mammogram & Ultrasound
- Women with prior treatment or intervention (e.g. biopsy)
- Patients' refusal.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To evaluate the capability of detecting suspicious breast lesions using non-contrast enhanced MRI protocol featuring ultra-high B-value 20 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ain Shams University
🇪🇬Cairo, Abbasia, Egypt
Ain Shams University🇪🇬Cairo, Abbasia, EgyptAhmed Mohamed AlyContact+201273726233ahmedaly@med.asu.edu.eg