New ultrasound technique could sharpen ovarian cancer detection

NCT ID NCT07280312

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new ultrasound technique called microvessel imaging (UMI) to see if it can better detect small blood vessels in ovarian lesions, which may indicate cancer. Forty women scheduled for ovarian surgery will receive both standard and UMI ultrasounds. Doctors will compare the imaging results with the final surgical findings to see if UMI improves accuracy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Ultrasound microvessel imaging (UMI) and transvaginal ultrasound

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more accurate, non-invasive way to assess ovarian lesions, helping doctors decide who needs surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (40 people) testing a new imaging technique. It may not prove better than current methods, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epidermal appendage tumor female reproductive system neoplasm ovarian cancer ovarian carcinoma ovarian cyst ovarian neoplasm

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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