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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hanzhou, Zhejiang) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2018 |
| Main results expected | December 2023 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 10, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT04483804 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
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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
- 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.