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Feasibility of Imaging Breast Implants With a Transmission-based Microwave Scanner

Canada10 participantsStarted 2026-09-15

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether microwave scans can depict the presence of implants in the breast in women with existing breast implants that were surgically placed at least 6 months ago. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can a microwave imaging device effectively scan a breast containing implants? 2. Can the presence of implants be identified in a microwave scan? 3. Can the microwave scans of the left and right breasts be compared to assess whether similarity is observed?

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women with breast implants placed at least 6 months prior who are asymptomatic for implant rupture as well as those with known implant rupture * Female * Minimum of 18 years of age * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding * Women with active breast infections * Women with nipple piercings (unless removed prior to scanning) * Women with implanted electronic device * Women with physical limitations that prevent them from placing their breasts inside the 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?

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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

Measurement of regions of interest in microwave images

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07487792

SponsorUniversity of Calgary

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-15

Contact for this trial

Anita Garland

403-703-1664 anita.garland@ucalgary.ca

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