Brain scans could spot hidden cancer spread in breast patients
NCT ID NCT04030507
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether regular MRI scans of the brain can find cancer that has spread from the breast to the brain, even before symptoms appear. It involves 214 people with metastatic or inflammatory breast cancer. The goal is to see if early detection through screening improves quality of life and outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that routine brain MRI helps catch cancer spread early, potentially leading to better treatment timing and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that MRI screening improves survival or prevents symptoms, and false positives could cause unnecessary anxiety or procedures.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
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