Comparing two methods of breast cancer surgery using Savi Scout® localization

Breast Margin Study: Routine Cavity Shave Margins Vs. Selective Margins Using Savi Scout®

Not applicable Interventional Case Comprehensive Cancer Center · NCT05825482

This study is testing two different surgical methods for removing breast cancer in women to see which one leads to better outcomes and fewer follow-up surgeries.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment204 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexFemale
SponsorCase Comprehensive Cancer Center Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Akron, Ohio)
Trial IDNCT05825482 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This prospective study aims to compare two surgical approaches for partial mastectomy in women with early-stage breast cancer. One group will undergo routine cavity shave margins while the other will have selective margins, both utilizing Savi Scout® localization. The primary goal is to assess the difference in positive margin rates between the two methods, while secondary objectives include evaluating re-excision rates, tissue volume excised, and patient-reported outcomes using the Breast-Q® questionnaire. The study will enroll 204 women over 24 months, all of whom will be randomized into one of the two surgical arms.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and older with stage I-II breast cancer or stage 0 DCIS who are planning to undergo breast conserving surgery.

Not a fit: Patients who are men, pregnant, or have received neoadjuvant chemotherapy for their current cancer diagnosis may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective surgical techniques that minimize tissue removal while maintaining cancer control.

How similar studies have performed: Similar studies have shown promise in optimizing surgical margins in breast cancer surgery, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Women 18 years and older, and
* With Clinical stage I-II invasive breast cancer, or Stage 0 DCIS, and
* That have been diagnosed by means of core needle biopsy appropriate for breast conserving therapy, and
* Present to Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
* Subjects must have pathologically confirmed breast carcinoma or ductal carcinoma in situ.
* Performance status: ECOG 0-1
* Subjects must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* Patients may have received or may be receiving endocrine therapy.

Exclusion Criteria

* Men
* Pregnant women
* Patients who have received neoadjuvant chemotherapy for current cancer diagnosis.
* Patients with current diagnosis of synchronous bilateral breast cancer. (A diagnosis of breast cancer at least one year prior to current cancer diagnosis is acceptable.)
* Patients \< 18 years of age.

Where this trial is running

Akron, Ohio

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Breast CancerSavi ScoutShave marginSelective marginBreast-Q
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.