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3D ultrasound could sharpen breast cancer detection

NCT ID NCT05704283

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early study at Mayo Clinic is testing whether a new 3D ultrasound technique can better tell if lymph nodes under the arm contain cancer in people with breast cancer. About 55 adults who already need a lymph node biopsy or have a clip placed will get both standard 2D and the new 3D ultrasound. Researchers will compare the images to biopsy results to see which method is more accurate.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
3D ultrasound imaging
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more accurate, non-invasive way to check lymph nodes for cancer spread, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (55 people) testing a new imaging method. It may not prove more accurate than standard 2D ultrasound, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CARCINOMA

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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