Sound waves zap breast lumps: no knife needed!

NCT ID NCT03044054

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested a noninvasive treatment for breast fibroadenomas (noncancerous lumps) using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), which uses sound waves to heat and destroy targeted tissue. 113 women aged 18 and older with at least one fibroadenoma participated. The goal was to see if HIFU could shrink the lump and reduce pain and anxiety without surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bellevue Hospital Center

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

  • Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cancer Care

    New York, New York, United States

  • New York Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • University of Virginia Health system

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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