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A Comparison of Breast Tomosynthesis Mammography and Conventional Breast Imaging in the Characterization of Breast Masses

Early Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Fibrocystic Disease of Breast
Interventions
Device: Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Registration Number
NCT00826488
Lead Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare conventional breast imaging and diagnostic work-up (2 dimensional imaging) to digital breast tomosynthesis (3 dimensional imaging) in the appearance of non-calcified breast masses. It is thought that non-calcified breast masses will be better visualized with the new 3D technology.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
136
Inclusion Criteria
  • Female
  • Any race or ethnicity
  • At least 35 years old
  • Prior screening or full diagnostic mammogram at Barnes Jewish Breast Health Center
Exclusion Criteria
  • Unable or unwilling to undergo informed consent
  • Subjects who have breast implants
  • Subjects who are unable or unwilling to tolerate compression
  • Subjects who are pregnant or who think they may be pregnant
  • Subjects who are currently lactating
  • Men
  • Women less than 35 years old
  • Women greater than 80 years old
  • Subjects whose breasts are larger than the tomosynthesis detector

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
observationalDigital Breast TomosynthesisObservational
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
It is anticipated that out of 100 subjects recalled for additional breast imaging that 10 women will be recalled for biopsy. By adding 2D & 3D imaging, it is anticipated that 30 subjects out of 100 will have needed no workup.9 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

JoAnne Knight Breast Center, Barnes Hospital

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St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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