Can MRI and tissue tests predict breast cancer before it starts?
NCT ID NCT03303846
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether combining breast MRI with blood and tissue samples can help find early signs of breast cancer in high-risk women. About 344 women will undergo standard screening MRI and donate leftover tissue and blood. The goal is to better understand how normal breast tissue changes might signal cancer risk.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better ways to predict breast cancer risk in high-risk women using imaging and biomarkers.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change patient care or outcomes.
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Locations
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City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California, 91010, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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Ohio State University, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43212, United States
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 537192, United States