CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Two Types of Biopsy in Patients With Breast Lesions

United States117 participantsStarted 1999-11

Plain-language summary

RATIONALE: Biopsy is the removal of cells or tissue for examination under a microscope. It is not yet known which type of breast biopsy is more effective for diagnosing breast lesions. PURPOSE: Randomized diagnostic trial to compare the effectiveness of two different types of biopsy in patients who have breast lesions that cannot be felt upon examination.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Suspicious nonpalpable breast lesion requiring breast biopsy for diagnosis OR Nonpalpable breast lesion that is not amenable to core needle biopsy or advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (ABBI) excision Hormone receptor status: Not specified PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Menopausal status: Not specified Performance status: Not specified Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified Other: Not pregnant PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Not specified

What they're measuring

Tissue Loss Rates for Each Arm

Timeframe: 18 months

Operative Time Rates in Each Group

Timeframe: 18 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00006031

SponsorH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2001-07

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