Using optical imaging to differentiate breast tissue types

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and photoacoustic imaging as non-invasive diagnostic tools for differentiating between healthy, benign, and malignant breast tissues. By analyzing the unique optical profiles of these tissue types, the research aims to provide a safer alternative to traditional diagnostic methods like mammography and biopsies, which can be uncomfortable and expose patients to radiation. The study will focus on patients with biopsy-verified tumors larger than 1 cm, assessing the feasibility of these optical techniques in clinical settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* solitary malignant or benign biopsy verified tumour \> 1 cm
* understands written and oral Swedish

Exclusion Criteria:

* previous breast surgery
* has received neoadjuvant chemotherapy
* skin burns in on the chest

Where it's running

• Skane University Hospital
  Malmö, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sophia Zackrisson, MD, PhD — Region Skane, Lund University
• Study coordinator: Sophia Zackrisson, MD, PhD
• Email: sophia.zackrisson@med.lu.se
• Phone: +46 40 33 87 97

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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.