Routine brain MRIs for stage IV breast cancer: helpful or not?
NCT ID NCT07357298
First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looks at whether getting a brain MRI every 6 months can find cancer spread to the brain earlier in people with stage IV breast cancer who have no symptoms. About 156 participants will be randomly assigned to either scheduled scans or scans only when symptoms appear. The goal is to see if earlier detection changes treatment and improves quality of life.
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Baptist Health South Florida
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33176, United States
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Moffitt Cancer Center
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that regular brain scans help catch metastases earlier, potentially reducing the need for aggressive treatments like whole-brain radiation.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 156 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Routine scans could also cause unnecessary anxiety or lead to overtreatment without improving survival.
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