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3D Ultrasound Imaging of the Axillary Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer Patients
Led by Mayo Clinic · Updated on 2025-12-26
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Mayo Clinic
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying a new three-dimensional ultrasound (3D-US) imaging technology to see how well it evaluates lymph nodes in patients with breast cancer. This early phase I trial aims to improve the 3D-US technology, assess its ability to tell apart benign and malignant lymph nodes, and compare it with the traditional two-dimensional ultrasound (2D-US) method for locating clipped lymph nodes. During the study, patients will undergo 3D-US imaging. Those who have a lymph node clip placed and are receiving chemotherapy before surgery will have the clipped node imaged using the 3D-US technique. This process is designed to help optimize and evaluate the new imaging method. Participants will have their lymph nodes examined by a radiologist to determine if they are benign or malignant, with this evaluation occurring over up to two years. The study involves monitoring and imaging before surgery to gather data on the new technology's performance. The total duration of involvement varies, focusing on the imaging and diagnostic outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
3D Ultrasound for the Imaging of Lymph Nodes in Patients With Breast Cancer
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with lymph node biopsy or lymph node clip placement as per routine clinical care.
- Age of 18 or older.
You will not qualify if you...
- Vulnerable subjects such as prisoners and adults lacking capacity to consent.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 2 years
Participants undergo 3D ultrasound imaging to evaluate lymph nodes and compare with conventional 2D ultrasound.
Imaging visits before surgery as per clinical care
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
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Research Team
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Clinical Trials Referral Office
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Rica Pol
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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