Laser zaps small breast tumors, no scalpel needed

NCT ID NCT03463954

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Novian Health Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a laser device called Novilase that destroys small breast tumors (≤15 mm) using heat, without cutting them out. About 122 women will receive the laser treatment, and researchers will check if it works as well as standard lumpectomy. The goal is to see if this less invasive approach can reduce the need for repeat procedures and speed up recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Novilase laser ablation device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a non-surgical option for small breast tumors, with quicker recovery and less scarring than lumpectomy.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage study with 122 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include incomplete ablation, infection, or cosmetic issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF BREAST

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Locations

Breast Centre Zurich
TERMINATED

Zurich, 8008, Switzerland
Buffalo General Medical Center
RECRUITING

Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States
Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
RECRUITING

London, United Kingdom
Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
RECRUITING

Oxford, United Kingdom
City of Hope
WITHDRAWN

Duarte, California, 91010, United States
Eisenhower Health
RECRUITING

Rancho Mirage, California, 92270, United States
Ichilov | Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
RECRUITING

Tel Aviv, Israel
St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Köln-Hohenlind
RECRUITING

Cologne, 50935, Germany
Summit Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Florham Park, New Jersey, 07932, United States
UC San Diego Health
RECRUITING

La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
University Hospital Zurich
RECRUITING

Zurich, 8091, Switzerland
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
WITHDRAWN

Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States
Yale University
RECRUITING

New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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