Whole-Body MRI could spot hidden breast cancer spread sooner

NCT ID NCT06328465

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a special whole-body MRI scan can find breast cancer that has come back or spread to other parts of the body earlier than standard methods. Researchers will follow 145 women with aggressive breast cancer types (HER2+ or triple-negative) for five years to see if early detection improves survival. The goal is to see if this scan helps doctors treat recurrences more effectively.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Diffusion whole body MRI (diagnostic test)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that regular whole-body MRI scans help catch breast cancer recurrences earlier, potentially leading to better treatment and longer survival for high-risk patients.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small, early-stage study (145 people) without a comparison group, so results may not be conclusive. The MRI might find false alarms or not improve survival as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HER2 positive breast carcinoma invasive breast carcinoma triple-negative breast carcinoma

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • European Institute of Oncology

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    Milan, 20141, Italy

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