Feasibility of Comparing Microwave Images to Clinical Information in Patients Recalled for Follow… (NCT07273565) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility of Comparing Microwave Images to Clinical Information in Patients Recalled for Follow-up Breast Imaging
Canada100 participantsStarted 2026-03-19
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to measure the electrical properties of breast tissues using microwave technology and to compare these collected measurements to clinical information in mammograms and/or breast ultrasound for women that have been recalled for follow-up breast imaging or further investigation. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Can the breast area and plate separation in the microwave scan be compared to mammogram data (where available) to assess similarity in breast positioning and the feasibility of image registration?
2. Can the distribution of electrical properties specifically glandular tissue distribution in the microwave image be compared to that observed in the mammogram (where available)?
3. Can the characteristics of the microwave image in the localized region corresponding to an identified anomaly in the breast imaging data be examined?
Study participants will be scanned with the Wave View microwave scanner on the same day as their follow-up breast imaging appointment. Each breast will be scanned up to 3 times with the scanner oriented in both the horizontal position and oriented at 45 degrees. Study participants will also be asked to fill out three surveys, one relating to breast health and the other two relating to their scanning experience.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 74 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female sex
* 18-74 years of age
* Able to provide informed consent
* Had a screening or diagnostic mammogram or breast ultrasound within the previous 6 weeks
* Recalled for additional breast imaging due to BIRADS 3 or 4 or 5 findings.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants who have not received a mammogram or breast ultrasound
* Participants who are currently undergoing breast cancer treatment or have had treatment in the past 6 months
* Participants with breast implants
* Participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding
* Participants with active breast skin infections
* Participants with nipple piercings (unless they are removed prior to scanning)
* Participants with an implanted electronic device
* Participants with physical limitations that prevent them from placing their breasts inside the Wave View scanner.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Measurement of electrical properties of breast tissues in microwave images