Ultrasound Screening for Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Elderly Women: A Mixed Cluster-Indiv… (NCT07698366) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound Screening for Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Elderly Women: A Mixed Cluster-Individual RCT
China82,440 participantsStarted 2026-07-10
Plain-language summary
This multicenter study aims to evaluate whether active breast ultrasound screening can improve the early diagnosis rate of breast cancer in women aged 65 to 80 years, compared with routine elderly health management. The study uses a mixed cluster-individual randomized design based on community implementation capacity. A subgroup of pilot communities will simultaneously collect ultrasound AI data for research performance analysis only, without affecting clinical diagnosis.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 80 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female participants aged 65-80 years.
* Local residents living in participating communities for ≥6 months.
* Signed informed consent and willingness to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of breast cancer or previous breast cancer treatment.
* Breast cancer screening within the past 2 years.
* Severe comorbid conditions that may affect study participation or follow-up.
* Acute breast disease or conditions requiring immediate treatment.
* Unable to cooperate with screening procedures due to physical or cognitive limitations.
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
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Absolute difference in early-stage breast cancer diagnosis rate
Timeframe: 24 months after enrollment
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07698366
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University