Sound waves may replace needles for breast cancer pressure checks
NCT ID NCT04721886
First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated May 29, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This early-phase study tested whether contrast-enhanced ultrasound can estimate fluid pressure inside breast tumors without needles. 25 women scheduled for breast biopsy participated. The goal was to see if the ultrasound method matches direct pressure measurements, potentially offering a safer, noninvasive way to assess tumors.
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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