Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 19 to 80 Women only

Evaluating breast appearance after cancer treatment using AI

Official title: Assessment of the Breast Cosmesis Using Deep Neural Networks: an Exploratory Study (ABCD)

Run by Tata Memorial Centre · NCT05450016 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether using artificial intelligence to analyze photos can help doctors better understand how breast appearance changes after cancer treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages19 Years to 80 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment720 (estimated)
SponsorTata Memorial Centre
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 4, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 2025
Study endsSeptember 2026
Registry record updatedApril 10, 2025
Trial IDNCT05450016 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adult patients with a confirmed diagnosis of primary breast cancer who have undergone breast conservation or reconstruction and received radiotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have undergone mastectomy without reconstruction or those with bilateral breast cancer 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 observational study aims to assess the aesthetic outcomes of breast cancer treatments by analyzing post-treatment photographs with a deep neural network algorithm. The algorithm processes images to identify key points on the breast, allowing for a detailed classification of changes in appearance from baseline. By automating this assessment, the study seeks to reduce the time physicians spend evaluating breast cosmesis in clinical settings. The approach combines advanced image processing techniques with machine learning to enhance the accuracy of aesthetic evaluations.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a faster and more accurate method for assessing breast appearance after cancer treatment, improving patient care.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of AI in medical imaging is gaining traction, this specific application in breast cosmesis assessment is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed diagnosis of primary breast cancer (invasive or in situ)
* Patient undergone breast conservation / Whole breast reconstruction
* Patient received breast RT
* Already provided written informed consent on earlier projects
* Patient provided photographs of both breasts
* Non-metastatic disease or oligometastatic
* Age \> 18 years
* Reconsent given

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mastectomy without whole breast reconstruction
* Bilateral breast cancer
* Partial breast irradiation
* Male patient
* Limited life expectancy due to co-morbidity
* Patients undergoing brachy boost

Where it's running

  • Tata Memorial Centre
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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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.