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Novel Thermal Imaging Technique for Breast Screening

A Phase II Study to Evaluate Accuracy of ThermalytixTM in Detecting Breast Cancer

Status
Terminated
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05650086
Enrollment
115
Registered
2022-12-14
Start date
2022-11-15
Completion date
2023-06-30
Last updated
2024-09-27

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Conditions

Breast Cancer

Keywords

Breast Cancer, Thermal Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Breast Imaging

Brief summary

This trial is to study a new breast imaging tool called Thermalytix™. ThermalytixTM is a new radiation-free, automated breast cancer screening technique that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) over thermal images. Thermal images are heat signatures in our body. This new technique will capture heat signatures in the breast and analyze those images with AI software. This study will evaluate the performance of ThermalytixTM breast imaging against standard imaging modalities, such as mammography and ultrasound.

Interventions

One-time Thermal imaging is performed for this cohort.

Sponsors

University of Arizona
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Be capable of understanding the investigational nature of the study and all pertinent aspects of the study * Be capable of signing and providing written consent in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines * Be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, and follow up with research staff * Age ≥ 21 years * Cohort specific criteria * Cohort 1: Be scheduled for biopsy * Cohort 2: Had a normal screening mammogram within 3 months of study enrollment * Cohort 3: Be scheduled for diagnostic mammogram * Cohort 4: History of breast cancer, s/p lumpectomy and be scheduled for routine mammogram

Exclusion criteria

* Cohort specific criteria * Cohort 1: Previous biopsies in the same or opposite breast within 3 months of study enrollment, prior history of breast cancer, prior history of breast surgeries including implants * Cohort 2: prior history of breast surgeries including implants * Cohort 3: Already underwent a biopsy in the same or opposite breast within 3 months of study enrollment, prior history of breast cancer, prior history of breast surgeries including implants * Cohort 4: surgery \<1 year, h/o mastectomy with reconstruction * Unable to complete study related procedures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sensitivity and specificity of ThermalytixTM in detecting breast cancerThrough study completion, an average of 30 daysDetermine sensitivity and specificity of ThermalytixTM in detecting breast cancer in patients scheduled to undergo breast biopsy (Cohort 1). The sensitivity and specificity will be estimated using 95% exact binomial confidence intervals. The required sample size was determined based on the target sensitivity and specificity, and the resulting confidence intervals.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sensitivity and specificity of ThermalytixTM in assessing need for biopsyThrough study completion, an average of 30 daysTo determine accuracy of ThermalytixTM in assessing need for biopsy in patients who are found to have abnormal screening mammogram. Cohort 1 subjects will be used to determine this endpoint. The sensitivity and specificity will be estimated using 95% exact binomial confidence intervals. The required sample size was determined based on the target sensitivity and specificity, and the resulting confidence intervals.
Correlate normal screening mammogram results with ThermalytixTM resultsThrough study completion, an average of 30 daysTo compare ThermalytixTM with screening mammogram in healthy subjects undergoing routine screening. Cohort 2 will be used to assess this endpoint. The specificity will be estimated using 95% exact binomial confidence intervals. The required sample size was determined based on the target specificity, and the resulting confidence intervals.
Correlate diagnostic mammogram results with ThermalytixTM resultsThrough study completion, an average of 30 daysTo compare ThermalytixTM with diagnostic mammogram in subjects who underwent diagnostic mammogram. Cohort 3 will be used for this endpoint. The specificity will be estimated using 95% exact binomial confidence intervals. The required sample size was determined based on the target specificity, and the resulting confidence intervals.
Correlate mammogram results with ThermalytixTM results in patients who underwent lumpectomyThrough study completion, an average of 30 daysTo compare ThermalytixTM with mammogram result (screening or diagnostic) in women who underwent lumpectomy. Cohort 4 will be used for this endpoint. The specificity will be estimated using 95% exact binomial confidence intervals. The required sample size was determined based on the target specificity, and the resulting confidence intervals.
Report patient experience with ThermalytixTMThrough study completion, an average of 30 daysPatient experience with ThermalytixTM will be documented via questionnaires. On a scale of 1-5, patients will document their experience during their mammogram and Thermalytix exam; in general, higher values indicate a better outcome.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026