Comparing techniques for locating non-palpable breast lesions before surgery
Official title: A Retrospective Multicentric Clinical Study Comparing Different Techniques for Intraoperative Localization of Non-palpable Breast Lesions During Breast Conservative Surgery
Run by Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA · NCT05942105 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing different ways to find small breast tumors that can’t be felt before surgery to see which method works best for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 1064 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Pavia, Lombardia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05942105 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are females who have undergone breast conservative surgery for non-palpable breast lesions with specific histological diagnoses.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with benign breast lesions or those with clinically palpable lesions will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates different localization techniques for non-palpable breast lesions in patients undergoing breast conservative surgery. It focuses on comparing the effectiveness of wire guided localization, radioactive seed localization, and carbon dye methods to ensure accurate detection and complete resection of tumors. The study aims to identify the best approach to minimize the risk of local recurrence and the need for additional surgeries. By analyzing data from multiple centers, it seeks to provide insights into the most effective preoperative strategies for these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve surgical outcomes and reduce the need for re-excision in breast cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown varying success with localization techniques, but this study aims to provide a comprehensive comparison of established methods.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex; * Patients who underwent breast conservative surgery for non-palpable occult breast lesions; * Intraoperative localization of breast lesion with WGL, ROLL, magnetic seed, carbon dye; * Preoperative diagnosis on histology or cytology of borderline lesion (B3 or C3) or malignant lesion (B4-B5 or C4-C5). Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of benign breast lesion, both on preoperative needle breast biopsy (B2) or on fine needle breast aspiration (C2); * Clinically palpable breast lesion; * Localization of a non-palpable lesion through two or more different techniques; * Breast tumor localization with clip in patients who underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Where it's running
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Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA
Pavia, Lombardia, Italy Recruiting
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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.