Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

Exploring ultrasound characteristics in breast cancer

Official title: Application of Radiomics in Correlation Between Ultrasound Characteristics and Pathological Prognostic Factors in Breast Cancer

Run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · NCT04483804 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how different ultrasound features of breast cancer relate to important factors in patients receiving hormone therapy to help improve treatment decisions.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hanzhou, Zhejiang)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 2023
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedMarch 10, 2023
Trial IDNCT04483804 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals clinically diagnosed with breast cancer who have complete pathology and follow-up data.

Probably not a fit

Patients with incomplete pathology results or missing follow-up data 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 investigates the relationship between various ultrasound characteristics, including conventional, elastography, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), and pathological prognostic factors in patients diagnosed with breast cancer. By utilizing radiomics, the study aims to uncover potential correlations that could enhance understanding of breast cancer pathology. The research focuses on gathering data from patients undergoing endocrine therapy and analyzing it to identify patterns that may inform treatment decisions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of breast cancer prognostication and treatment planning based on ultrasound characteristics.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of using radiomics in this context may be novel, similar studies have shown promise in correlating imaging characteristics with cancer prognostics.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Clinical diagnosis of breast cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

Missing pathology Missing follow-up results Missing data

Where it's running

  • the Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine
    Hanzhou, Zhejiang, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: pintong Huang — Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
  • Study coordinator: zimei Lin
  • Email: zimei.lin@zju.edu.cn
  • Phone: +8615157171799

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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.