Ultrasound Monitoring of Clipped Lymph Nodes to Predict Axillary Response After Chemotherapy in B… (NCT07596472) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound Monitoring of Clipped Lymph Nodes to Predict Axillary Response After Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer
China150 participantsStarted 2026-05-20
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate whether longitudinal multimodal ultrasound can accurately predict axillary pathological response in breast cancer patients who receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy. In this study, patients with biopsy-proven metastatic axillary lymph nodes will have a metallic clip placed in the positive node before chemotherapy. During and after treatment, the clipped lymph node will be monitored by ultrasound, including gray-scale imaging, shear wave elastography, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound. The changes in the morphological and functional features of the clipped node will be analyzed to establish a predictive model for axillary pathological complete response. The results are expected to help identify patients who may safely avoid unnecessary axillary lymph node dissection and improve individualized surgical decision-making.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female patients aged 18 years or older.
Clinical stage of breast cancer: T1-T4, N1-N3, M0.
Axillary lymph node metastasis confirmed by fine-needle aspiration (FNA) or core-needle biopsy.
Indicated for and planned to receive standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) regimen.
The biopsy-proven metastatic lymph node is clearly visible on ultrasound and suitable for clip placement.
Completion of NAC followed by breast surgery and axillary lymph node dissection, with complete pathological results available.
Underwent multimodal ultrasound monitoring during NAC, including conventional ultrasound, elastography, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound.
Signed informed consent and willingness to complete all scheduled follow-ups.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Bilateral breast cancer.
Patients who are not suitable for neoadjuvant chemotherapy or plan to receive endocrine or targeted therapy only.
Prior breast or axillary surgery, chemotherapy, or other treatments that may affect the current therapeutic assessment.
Presence of distant metastasis or extensive axillary invasion making clip placement or evaluation difficult.
Pregnant or lactating women.
Poor image quality on ultrasound or other imaging modalities.
Inability to provide informed consent due to psychological, family, or social factors
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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?
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What they're measuring
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Diagnostic performance of predictive model for axillary pathological complete response (ax-pCR)
Timeframe: At the time of postoperative pathological assessment (usually within 1 week after surgery)
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Diagnostic performance of predictive model for axillary pathological complete response (ax-pCR)
Timeframe: At the time of postoperative pathological assessment (usually within 1 week after surgery).
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07596472
SponsorSun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University