Could 3D imaging during breast surgery cut down repeat operations?
NCT ID NCT07426809
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a new 3D imaging method used during breast cancer surgery helps surgeons remove all cancer cells the first time. About 314 women having breast-conserving surgery will be randomly assigned to either standard 2D imaging or the new 3D imaging. The goal is to see if 3D imaging reduces the chance of needing a second surgery.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 314 people
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- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients * Age ≥ 18 years * Diagnosis of primary invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) * Planned breast-conserving surgery with curative intent * No clinical or radiological evidence of distant metastatic disease at time of recruitment * Able to provide written informed consent * Fluent in English (spoken and written) Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer * Planned mastectomy instead of breast-conserving surgery * Prior ipsilateral breast cancer surgery for the current malignancy * Inability to provide informed consent * Participation in another interventional study that may affect surgical margin assessment
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Locations
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Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGBeaumont, Dublin, D09V2N0, Ireland
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