New MRI scan spots hidden fat clues to breast cancer
NCT ID NCT03400215
First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tests a new, 15-minute MRI scan that measures the types of fat in breast tissue. Researchers want to see if women with breast cancer have more saturated fat in their breasts than women with benign lumps. About 190 postmenopausal women will get the extra scan during their regular breast MRI. If the method works, it could offer a new, non-invasive way to assess breast cancer risk.
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Gradient-echo Spectroscopic Imaging (GSI) MRI scan
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to assess breast cancer risk by measuring breast fat composition during a routine MRI.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not lead to a direct clinical test, and the link between breast fat and cancer risk is still unproven.
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