Autonomous Dual-Arm Breast Ultrasound: Scanning Performance and Diagnostic Agreement
Official title: Evaluation of Scanning and Diagnostic Performance of an Autonomous Dual-Arm Breast Ultrasound Robot: A Prospective, Multicenter Study
Run by Huazhong University of Science and Technology · NCT07915050 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests an autonomous dual-arm robotic breast ultrasound system to see if its scans and diagnostic impressions match those from conventional handheld ultrasound in adults undergoing breast screening.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 885 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Huazhong University of Science and Technology Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Shiyan, Hubei and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07915050 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18-80 without a history of breast cancer who are willing to participate in breast screening.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with prior breast cancer, breast resection, prosthetic implants, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or allergies to ultrasound gel may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, multicenter, non-randomized study where each participant receives both autonomous robotic and conventional handheld breast ultrasound. Two senior ultrasound experts review images from both methods in a blinded fashion to compare lesion detection, localization, measurements, and BI-RADS categorization. The study will report agreement between the two modalities on BI-RADS assessments, image quality, and lesion measurements, along with patient experience and preliminary diagnostic performance metrics. The robotic system’s AI-assisted diagnostics will also be explored for its impact on clinicians’ accuracy. This work is for research purposes only and will not guide clinical management decisions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the robotic system could provide reliable imaging alternatives that support clinical decision-making in breast screening.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work with robotic and AI-assisted imaging has shown promise, but independent confirmation of diagnostic agreement with standard ultrasound remains ongoing.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18-80 years. 2. No history of breast cancer. 3. Willing to voluntarily participate in breast screening. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of breast resection surgery. 2. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. 3. Presence of prosthetic implants. 4. Women with an allergy to ultrasound coupling gel.
Where it's running
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Taihe Hospital of Shiyan City
Shiyan, Hubei, China Recruiting -
Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Optical Valley Branch)
Wuhan, Hubei, China Recruiting -
Xiantao First People's Hospital
Xiantao, Hubei, China Recruiting -
Wuhan Children's Hospital
Wuhan, Hubei, China Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xiaoxv Yin
- Email: yxx@hust.edu.cn
- Phone: +8613871187781
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.