Sound waves zap breast lumps: no scalpel needed?
NCT ID NCT03044054
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a device that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to treat breast fibroadenomas—noncancerous lumps. 113 women received the treatment, and researchers measured pain, anxiety, and lump size. The goal was to see if HIFU can safely shrink these lumps without surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, HIFU could offer a non-surgical option to shrink breast fibroadenomas, reducing pain and anxiety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed early-stage study without a control group, so results may not confirm effectiveness. The procedure may not work for all fibroadenoma types.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Bellevue Hospital Center
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cancer Care
New York, New York, United States
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New York Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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University of Virginia Health system
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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