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Can Contrast-Enhanced Spectral Mammography Improve the Accuracy of a Diagnosis

Terminated
Conditions
Breast Screening
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Contrast-Enhanced Spectral Mammography
Registration Number
NCT03929822
Lead Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test whether contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) may be able to reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies in women whose screening mammograms had abnormal findings.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
32
Inclusion Criteria
  • Women called back from a screening mammography by either FFDM or tomosynthesis with soft tissue abnormalities including masses, asymmetries, focal asymmetries or architectural distortion with or without calcifications. Patients will be questioned regarding the possibility of pregnancy and will need a negative pregnancy test prior the study intervention.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Age <30 years old
  • Screening mammography with only calcifications abnormalities
  • Male patients
  • Pregnant or lactating patients
  • Patients with any allergy to iodinated contrast
  • Patients with eGFR < 45
  • Patients that may be treated with radioactive iodine
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Contrast-Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM)Contrast-Enhanced Spectral MammographyWomen called back from an abnormal screening mammogram/tomosynthesis exam will be offered CESM as part of their diagnostic work up. The radiologist will interpret the low energy images and record their findings.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Diagnostic accuracy of CESM compared to mammography2 years

The radiologist will interpret the low energy images and record their findings.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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New York, New York, United States

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