Light may replace needle for breast cancer diagnosis
NCT ID NCT06857669
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether special light-based scans (photoacoustic imaging and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy) can tell the difference between healthy, benign, and malignant breast tissue. Researchers will scan 90 women with known breast lumps and compare the scan results to standard tissue analysis. If the optical technique works, it could offer a faster, painless way to diagnose breast cancer.
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Active substance
Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and photoacoustic imaging
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive, radiation-free way to diagnose breast cancer, reducing the need for biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage diagnostic study with only 90 participants. The technique may not be accurate enough to replace standard biopsy, and results may not apply to all breast types.
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Skane University Hospital
RECRUITINGMalmö, 20502, Sweden
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