3D imaging could help surgeons remove all breast cancer in one go
NCT ID NCT05545150
First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a 3D imaging device, used during lumpectomy surgery, can help surgeons see and remove all cancerous tissue while the patient is still in the operating room. The goal is to reduce the chance of leaving cancer cells behind, which often leads to a second surgery. The study involves women with early-stage breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ who are scheduled for breast-conserving surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Clarix Imaging Volumetric Specimen Imager (VSI) - a 3D imaging device used during lumpectomy surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging approach could reduce the need for repeat breast cancer surgeries by helping surgeons remove all cancerous tissue in one operation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase II trial, so the imaging device may not prove accurate enough to replace standard methods. It is also limited to certain breast cancer patients, so results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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The University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States
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Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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