New scan could reveal hidden uterine injury after cancer radiation
NCT ID NCT06518174
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a new imaging technique called shear-wave elastography (SWE) combined with MRI can detect radiation-induced injury to the uterus. Researchers recruited women who had pelvic radiation before age 40 and compared their scans to healthy controls. The goal was to see if these scans could reliably measure uterine fibrosis and other damage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MRI, SWE, and US evaluation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging approach could help doctors identify uterine damage from radiation, potentially guiding future fertility-preserving treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early pilot study (only 8 participants) that was terminated, so results may be limited and not generalizable. The imaging techniques are still experimental for this 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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University of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States