New ultrasound technique may spot breast cancer treatment success early

NCT ID NCT05957042

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study aimed to see if contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) could predict how well triple-negative breast cancer patients respond to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Researchers planned to measure tumor volume and blood flow changes with CEUS before and during treatment. However, the study was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results are available.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Lumason (contrast agent)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a faster, non-invasive way to see if breast cancer treatment is working, potentially guiding therapy changes earlier.

What could go wrong

This is a very early pilot study that was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data exists. The approach may not prove reliable compared to standard imaging.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm triple-negative breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Penn State Health College of Medicine

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States