New ultrasound technique aims to spot cancer more clearly
NCT ID NCT07225114
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new ultrasound imaging method called Contrast Enhanced Super-Resolution (CESR) to see if it can better detect and tell apart cancerous and non-cancerous lesions in the breast, liver, and kidney. It involves 40 participants: 10 healthy volunteers to fine-tune the imaging, and 30 patients with known lesions who will receive an IV contrast agent during the scan. The results will be compared to standard ultrasound and biopsy findings to see if this technique improves diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- perflutren lipid contrast agent
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more accurate, non-invasive way to detect and distinguish cancerous lesions in the breast, liver, and kidney.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 40 participants. The new imaging technique may not prove more accurate than standard ultrasound, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of North Carolina
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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