New gene test may prevent unnecessary breast surgeries

NCT ID NCT07416500

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

Summary

This study looked at whether testing for certain gene changes (methylation) can help doctors tell if a breast lesion is cancerous or not. 301 women with suspicious breast lumps had standard biopsies plus extra gene testing. The goal was to see if the gene test could improve diagnosis and reduce the need for surgery on harmless lesions.

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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

Locations

  • Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

    Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia