A simpler heart scan could catch cancer treatment side effects

NCT ID NCT06310330

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a simplified heart ultrasound is as good as the standard comprehensive exam for detecting heart problems caused by breast cancer treatment. About 250 breast cancer patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two monitoring approaches. The study also explores whether automated measurements can make heart scans more precise in everyday practice.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Simplified echocardiographic follow-up compared with comprehensive echocardiographic follow-up
What this could lead to
If it works, a quicker, simpler heart ultrasound could reliably detect heart problems caused by breast cancer treatment, making monitoring easier for patients and clinics.
What could go wrong
The simplified approach may miss subtle heart changes that the full exam catches, and the trial's findings may not apply to all breast cancer patients.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Olavs hospital

    RECRUITING

    Trondheim, 7491, Norway

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