New 'Touch' test could spot breast cancer faster than biopsy

NCT ID NCT06085833

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

Summary

This study is testing a new device called ARTIDIS that measures how stiff or soft breast tissue is, which may help doctors tell if a lump is cancerous. About 2,700 people with suspicious breast lesions will have their biopsy tissue tested with this device. The goal is to see if it can accurately diagnose cancer and predict how aggressive it is, compared to standard lab analysis.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ARTIDIS ART-1 device (nanomechanical phenotype test)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a faster, more accurate way to diagnose breast cancer and predict tumor aggressiveness without relying solely on traditional pathology.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The device's accuracy may not be high enough to replace current methods, and results may vary across different patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • Baylor College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • Claraspital

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    Basel, Basel, CH-4058, Switzerland

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  • Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron

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    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08035, Spain

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  • MD Anderson Cancer Clinic - Mays Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75390-9020, United States

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