New ovarian imaging could slash needless surgeries and catch cancer earlier

NCT ID NCT04178018

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether combining photoacoustic imaging with standard ultrasound can more accurately tell if an ovary is cancerous or benign. Researchers hope this will reduce the number of unnecessary surgeries for benign growths while catching more cancers early. About 310 women scheduled for ovary surgery will be scanned before their operation to see if the new method improves diagnosis.

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  • Washington University School of Medicine

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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