Which breast scan is best? study puts four to the test
NCT ID NCT00367666
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 400 women recently diagnosed with breast cancer to compare four imaging techniques: MRI, digital mammogram, ultrasound, and PET scan. The goal is to see which method, or combination, best determines how far the cancer has spread before surgery. The results could help doctors choose the most accurate imaging for staging breast cancer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best imaging method to accurately stage breast cancer before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not change current practice if results are not clear or widely applicable.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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