Status:
COMPLETED
Light Based Analysis of Developing Breast Tissue in Adolescent Girls: a Feasibility Study
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Eligibility:
FEMALE
10-14 years
Brief Summary
The proposed pilot study attempts to investigate the feasibility of Optical Spectroscopy (OS) as a method to quantify breast tissue composition and density in adolescent females. Our goals include: to...
Detailed Description
The period between menarche and the age of first full-term pregnancy has been identified as being most crucial for establishing an individual's future breast cancer risk. Epidemiological studies furth...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria (Girls):
- Are in good health and are able to provide assent
- Are between the ages of 10 and 14
- Are interested in participating in this study
- Are willing to come, accompanied by a parent, to the Princess Margaret Hospital
- Inclusion Criteria (Parents):
- Are able to provide consent
- Are willing to accompany your daughter to the Princess Margaret Hospital for one visit of about 45 minutes
- Exclusion Criteria (Girls):
- Have had previous surgeries to the chest area
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00188591
Start Date
April 1 2005
End Date
November 1 2008
Last Update
November 25 2008
Active Locations (1)
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University Health Network / Princess Margaret Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2M9