3D ultrasound could predict chemo success in breast cancer
NCT ID NCT02834494
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special 3D ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography can predict how well breast cancer responds to chemotherapy before surgery. Researchers measured tumor stiffness in 140 women with locally advanced breast cancer at several points during treatment. The goal was to see if changes in stiffness could accurately forecast the final tumor response, potentially reducing the need for biopsies.
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Institut Curie Paris
Paris, 75005, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
3D Shear Wave Elastography (ultrasound imaging technique)
What this could lead to
If successful, this imaging method could help doctors quickly see if chemotherapy is working, allowing them to adjust treatment earlier for better outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The technique may not be accurate enough to replace standard biopsy or may not work for all tumor types.
Conditions
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