Can MRI outshine mammograms in finding breast cancer?

NCT ID NCT01035112

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026

Summary

This study compares magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with standard diagnostic techniques like mammography to see which method best finds and defines breast cancer. Researchers will enroll about 500 women with suspicious breast lesions to evaluate accuracy. The goal is to improve early detection and reduce unnecessary biopsies.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If MRI proves superior, it could become the preferred tool for detecting and mapping breast cancer, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies.

What could go wrong

This is an observational comparison, not a treatment trial. MRI may not outperform existing methods, and results may not change current practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma in situ breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Stanford University School of Medicine

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    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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