Understanding errors in breast cancer detection
Satisfaction of Search in Breast Cancer Detection
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · NIH-11047567
This study looks at how radiologists sometimes miss additional breast cancer signs when they find one, which can happen during screenings using advanced imaging techniques, and it aims to make breast cancer detection more accurate for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11047567 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by radiologists when interpreting breast cancer images, particularly focusing on a phenomenon known as Satisfaction of Search (SOS). SOS occurs when the detection of one lesion leads to a higher likelihood of missing additional lesions in the same case. The study aims to determine how often SOS happens in breast cancer screenings using advanced imaging technologies like Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) and Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM). By analyzing the rates and causes of SOS, the research seeks to improve the accuracy of breast cancer detection and reduce the number of missed diagnoses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women undergoing routine breast cancer screenings using FFDM or DBT.
Not a fit: Patients who have already been diagnosed with breast cancer or those not undergoing screening may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved breast cancer detection rates, ultimately saving lives through earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of Satisfaction of Search has been studied in other imaging fields, this research is novel as it applies this approach specifically to breast cancer detection.
Where this research is happening
IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA — IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MELLO-THOMS, CLAUDIA R — UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
- Study coordinator: MELLO-THOMS, CLAUDIA R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Detection, breast cancer diagnosis, Breast cancer screening, cancer type