In Vivo Breast Imaging by Vibro-acoustography
18 Years
85 Years
Female
Breast Cancer
Trial Information
In Vivo Breast Imaging by Vibro-acoustography
OBJECTIVES:
- To further develop a new method of in vivo imaging of the breast using
vibro-acoustography (VA) imaging.
- To demonstrate and evaluate the capability of VA imaging in detecting
microcalcifications and lesions inside the human breast.
OUTLINE: Participants undergo vibro-acoustography (VA) imaging of the breast using
ultrasonography over 90 minutes. Participants may also undergo further imaging using
clinical ultrasonography.
Inclusion Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Meets one of the following criteria:
- Healthy participant
- Proven microcalcifications and/or lesions in the breast
- Hormone status not specified
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
- Female
- Menopausal status not specified
- Not pregnant or nursing
- No condition that does not allow proper use of study imaging devices
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
- Not specified
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
Outcome Measure:
Further development of a new method of in vivo imaging of the breast using vibro-acoustography (VA) imaging
Outcome Time Frame:
one day
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Mostafa Fatemi, PhD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Mayo Clinic
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
729-01-0
NCT ID:
NCT00626119
Start Date:
June 2001
Completion Date:
February 2012
Related Keywords:
- Breast Cancer
- breast cancer
- Breast Neoplasms
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Cancer Center | Rochester, Minnesota 55905 |
