Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 70 Women only

Evaluating axillary lymph nodes in breast cancer patients using CT and ultrasound

Official title: Evaluation of Axillary Lymph Nodes Using Prone Positioning Computed Tomography Scan and Ultrasound in Patients With Breast Cancer

Run by Shengjing Hospital · NCT05346510 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if using CT scans and ultrasound can help doctors better understand the condition of lymph nodes in breast cancer patients before surgery to improve treatment and avoid unnecessary procedures.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorShengjing Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Shenyang, Liaoning)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2022
Main results expectedSeptember 1, 2022
Study endsAugust 31, 2027
Registry record updatedApril 26, 2022
Trial IDNCT05346510 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are newly diagnosed patients with operable breast cancer who meet specific imaging and surgical criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of other benign or malignant tumors causing axillary lymphadenopathy may 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 study aims to assess the status of axillary lymph nodes in patients with operable breast cancer using prone positioning computed tomography (CT) scans and Doppler ultrasound. By accurately identifying the presence of metastasis in lymph nodes before surgery, the study seeks to improve treatment planning and reduce complications associated with unnecessary lymph node dissections. A total of 500 patients will be recruited, and various comparisons will be made between different lymph node statuses based on imaging results. Statistical methods will be employed to evaluate the significance of findings across groups.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate staging and treatment plans for breast cancer patients, potentially reducing surgical complications.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is based on established imaging techniques, the specific use of prone positioning in this context is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Preoperative chest CT and axillary Doppler ultrasound examination in the prone position
* Perform ALND
* Regular post surgery follow-up (short-term and long-term)

Exclusion Criteria:

•History of other benign or malignant tumors causing axillary lymphadenopathy

Where it's running

  • Liaoning Oncology Hospital
    Shenyang, Liaoning, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Jianyi Li, Dr — Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Jianyi Li, Dr
  • Email: sjbreast@yeah.net
  • Phone: 8618940257177

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.