Can a simple MRI spot uterine cancer without a biopsy?
NCT ID NCT07402421
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether a special type of MRI called diffusion-weighted imaging can accurately tell the difference between benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) growths in the lining of the uterus. Researchers will compare the MRI results with the standard method—examining tissue under a microscope after a biopsy. The goal is to see if the MRI can be a reliable, non-invasive alternative for diagnosis. The study plans to enroll 30 women with abnormal uterine bleeding or suspicious findings on ultrasound.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI MRI)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, DWI MRI could become a reliable non-invasive way to diagnose endometrial lesions, potentially reducing the need for invasive biopsies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage diagnostic study with only 30 participants. The accuracy may not be high enough to replace biopsy, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This study will include female patients presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding or suspected endometrial lesions detected on transvaginal ultrasound. Eligible participants will undergo pelvic MRI including diffusion-weighted imaging, followed by histopathological confirmation through endometrial biopsy or surgical specimens. Patients with prior treatment for the current endometrial pathology (including surgery, hormonal therapy, or radiotherapy), contraindications to MRI (such as cardiac pacemakers or severe claustrophobia), pregnancy, or renal impairment when contrast-enhanced sequences are required will be excluded.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients. * Presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding or suspected endometrial lesions on ultrasound. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous treatment (surgery, hormonal therapy, or radiation) for current endometrial pathology. * Contraindications to MRI (e.g. pacemaker and severe claustrophobia). * Pregnancy or renal impairment if contrast-enhanced sequences are used.
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sohag University Hospital
Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Egypt