Microwave scanner could spot breast cancer without radiation
NCT ID NCT05757427
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new microwave imaging device called Wavelia #2 to see if it can detect and measure breast cancers and benign lumps. 73 women with breast abnormalities larger than 1 cm were scanned. The goal was to see how well the device finds lesions and tells cancerous from non-cancerous ones, using safe, non-ionizing radiation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Wavelia #2 microwave breast imaging device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safe, radiation-free screening tool for breast cancer detection.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 73 participants, so results may not apply to the general population. The device is still experimental and not yet proven for routine use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Galway University Hospital/Symptomatic Breast Unit
Galway, Ireland
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