Could a simple search strategy boost breast cancer detection?
NCT ID NCT05975736
First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether searching for breast cancer signs—masses and calcifications—together or separately affects detection accuracy. Using simulated mammograms, non-expert participants will perform different search tasks to measure response times and error rates. The goal is to understand if combining searches improves perception, which could inform future screening practices.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Behavioral tasks involving simulated mammogram searches for masses and calcifications
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could inform better screening protocols, potentially improving breast cancer detection accuracy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with non-experts, so results may not directly translate to real-world radiologist performance.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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