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An Imaging Technology, Contrast-Enhanced Mammography, in Predicting Breast Cancer

Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) for the Evaluation and Targeted Biopsy of Suspicious Mammographic Architectural Distortions

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04871139
Enrollment
100
Registered
2021-05-04
Start date
2021-04-08
Completion date
2028-03-01
Last updated
2026-03-27

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Conditions

Breast Carcinoma

Brief summary

This clinical trial examines a new imaging technology, contrast-enhanced mammography, in predicting breast cancer. Contrast-enhanced mammography is similar to standard mammography, but it includes an intravenous (by vein) injection of iodine-based contrast, which makes tissue and blood vessels more visible in scans. Contrast-enhanced mammography may work better in detecting cancer in the breast that is not seen on other imaging tests and may help doctors find the most suspicious areas of the breast to biopsy, which could increase the chances of finding breast cancer.

Detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To evaluate the added value of contrast enhancement of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) compared to full field digital mammography (FFDM) in predicting invasive malignancy or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in patients with suspicious mammographic architectural distortion (MAD)s. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To compare sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value and positive predictive value of CEM versus FFDM, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), and ultrasound (US) in predicting invasive malignancy or DCIS in patients with suspicious MADs. II. To evaluate whether the presence of enhancement on CEM correlates with the visibility of MAD on FFDM and DBT, or DBT only, and with the probability of malignancy. III. To estimate the proportion of cases in which CEM changes the original target for a stereotactic biopsy. IV. To evaluate the cancer detection rate and the outcomes (need for additional imaging, biopsies, and final pathologic results) of incidental CEM findings. EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES: I. To evaluate the correlation of blood biomarkers and the presence of invasive cancer and DCIS on pathology in the study patients. II. To evaluate the role of CEM enhancement pattern in choosing a precise target for a stereotactic biopsy. III. To develop an objective method of quantifying the degree of enhancement above background using AI-based digital image analysis. IV. To evaluate the technical feasibility of using CEM-guided or CEM-directed stereotactic biopsies in patients with suspicious MADs. V. In patients who undergo CEM targeted or CEM directed biopsy we will evaluate the upgrade rate of DCIS to invasive malignancy or high-risk lesions to DCIS or invasive cancer for those patients who will require surgery as a part of their routine clinical care. VI. To compare the performance of FFDM (obtained as a part of the recent prior screening or diagnostic mammographic work-up) and LE CEM images (obtained as a part of the CEM study) in terms of accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) for the detection of invasive cancer and high-grade DCIS. OUTLINE: Patients receive iodine-based contrast agent intravenously (IV) and the undergo CEM over 10-15 minutes.

Interventions

PROCEDUREBiopsy

Undergo biopsy

Undergo CEM

OTHERQuestionnaire Administration

Ancillary studies

Given IV

Sponsors

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead SponsorOTHER
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
CollaboratorNIH

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Women with suspicious MADs recommended for a stereotactic biopsy who underwent their diagnostic imaging work-up resulting in a biopsy recommendation at MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) or at an outside facility with a technically acceptable quality of diagnostic mammography, and who are planning to have their biopsy at MDACC * Age 25-85 years * Willing to participate in the study, undergo an IV placement, able to undergo iodinated contrast injection, and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

* Reported history of an allergic reaction to iodinated contrast * History of anaphylactic reaction to any substance * Renal insufficiency * Pregnancy or lactation within 6 months * Breast surgery affecting the site of interest within prior 6 months * Breast biopsy at the site of interest within the last 2 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Accuracy of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM)Up to 3 yearsWill examine the accuracy of CEM compared to full field digital mammography (FFDM) in predicting invasive malignancy or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in patients with mammographic architectural distortion (MAD)s.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sensitivity of CEM, FFDM, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), and ultrasound (US) in predicting invasive malignancy or DCISUp to 3 yearsWill compare the sensitivity of CEM with that of FFDM, DBT, and US in predicting invasive malignancy or DCIS by using McNemar's test.
Specificity of CEM, FFDM, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), and US in predicting invasive malignancy or DCISUp to 3 yearsWill compare the specificity of CEM with that of FFDM, DBT, and US in predicting invasive malignancy or DCIS by using McNemar's test
Negative predictive value of CEM, FFDM, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), and US in predicting invasive malignancy or DCISUp to 3 years
Positive predictive value of CEM, FFDM, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), and US in predicting invasive malignancy or DCISUp to 3 years
Degree of enhancement on CEMUp to 3 yearsWill examine the degree of enhancement on CEM and its correlation with the visibility of MAD on FFDM and DBT, or DBT only, and with the probability of malignancy.
Proportion of cases in which CEM changes the original target for a stereotactic biopsyUp to 3 yearsWe will estimate the proportion of cases in which CEM changes the original target along with an exact 95% confidence interval.
Cancer detection rateUp to 3 yearsWill examine cancer detection rate and the outcomes (need for additional imaging, biopsies, and final pathologic results) of incidental CEM findings.

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOROlena Weaver

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 28, 2026