No-Squeeze 3D breast scan could transform cancer detection

NCT ID NCT07705100

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Arizona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a new type of breast imaging called upright breast CT (UBCT) that creates a 3D picture without compressing the breast like a mammogram. It uses a low radiation dose similar to standard mammography. The goal is to see if this device can help doctors detect breast cancer more clearly. The study includes women aged 40 and older who are either getting routine screening or have been referred for diagnostic imaging.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: upright, dedicated breast CT (UBCT) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a more comfortable and potentially more accurate breast imaging method for cancer screening and diagnosis.
What could go wrong: This is an early feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not generalize. The device is not yet FDA-approved, and its ability to detect cancer better than standard mammography is unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer

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BREAST CANCER DETECTION

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