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New Light-Based imaging could sharpen breast cancer detection

NCT ID NCT06400563

Diagnosis Sponsor: Keith D. Paulsen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new imaging method that combines MRI with near-infrared light to get a clearer picture of breast cancer tumors. Twenty women with breast cancer will receive this extra scan before surgery. The goal is to see if this tool can help doctors better detect and plan treatment for tumors.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Jul 2034

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 83 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Females age ≥ 18 years old 2. Participants capable of providing written informed consent 3. Women with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer. 4. Women who are in pre-surgical planning must have an estimated tumor size of 2.0 cm or less on available imaging. 5. Women who are in pre-surgical planning must have had a breast biopsy at least 10 days prior to the MRg-NIRS exam. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participants with absolute or relative contraindication to MRI: 1. the presence of an electronic implant, such as a pacemaker 2. the presence of a metal implant, such as an aneurysm clip 3. claustrophobia 4. renal failure (FDA's guidance for gadolinium of a creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/1.73 m2 BSA) 2. Pregnant women 3. Breast implants 4. Prisoners 5. Participants with visually inadequate healing from breast biopsy.

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Conditions

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breast cancer breast neoplasm

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Breast cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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