New treatment option for Breast Cancer
Official title The C-MERIT Screening Cohort: Contrast-enhanced Mammography for Breast Cancer Screening and Risk Assessment in Women With Dense Breasts
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05667532
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To learn whether a new imaging technology, Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM), compared to standard mammography, can better detect breast cancers in women with dense breasts
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 30 to 75, women only
You may be able to join if
- Female patients 30-75 years of age with dense breasts (ACR BI-RADS categories C and D) who undergo routine yearly mammography at participating MDACC...
- Willingness to co-enroll or currently enrolled in PA17-0584
- Willingness to participate in the study and ability to provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Self-reported new breast symptoms since last mammogram including nipple discharge, palpable mass, skin dimpling, or focal pain.
- Current or recent (within the prior 6 months) history of pregnancy or breast feeding
- Personal history of breast cancer (DCIS or invasive breast cancer)
- Treatment of any other type of cancer within the past 5 years excluding in-situ cervical and non-melanoma skin cancer
- Breast biopsy within 6 months
- Breast surgery within 12 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female patients 30-75 years of age with dense breasts (ACR BI-RADS categories C and D) who undergo routine yearly mammography at participating MDACC sites
- Willingness to co-enroll or currently enrolled in PA17-0584
- Willingness to participate in the study and ability to provide informed consent
- Self-reported new breast symptoms since last mammogram including nipple discharge, palpable mass, skin dimpling, or focal pain.
- Current or recent (within the prior 6 months) history of pregnancy or breast feeding
- Personal history of breast cancer (DCIS or invasive breast cancer)
- Treatment of any other type of cancer within the past 5 years excluding in-situ cervical and non-melanoma skin cancer
- Breast biopsy within 6 months
- Breast surgery within 12 months
- Breast MRI, MBI, or CEM performed within 24 months
- Known allergy to iodine-containing contrast agents
- History of anaphylactic reaction to any substance that required hospitalization or IV placement in a patient with no known prior uneventful exposure to iodine-based IV contrast
- Renal insufficiency (as defined by UTMDACC policy 3.30- attachment 1 (appendix D)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 30 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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