New ultrasound technique could improve breast cancer detection
NCT ID NCT04799535
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers at Mayo Clinic are testing a new breast ultrasound method to see if it can better detect breast cancer and measure how well a patient responds to treatment. The study will involve 550 adult volunteers with suspicious breast masses or biopsy-confirmed breast cancer. Participants will undergo ultrasound imaging, and the results will be compared to standard diagnostic methods.
What this could mean
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Active substance
breast ultrasound
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more accurate, non-invasive way to detect breast cancer and monitor how well treatment is working.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment. The new ultrasound method may not prove more effective than current imaging techniques.
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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