Test of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis vs. Common Mammography to Detect Breast Cancer for Women Undergoing Breast Biopsy

March 21, 2012 updated by: GE Healthcare

A Multicenter Study to Test Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) Compared to Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) in Detecting Breast Cancer. Part 3. Women Undergoing Breast Biopsy

Comparison of the ability of DBT and FFDM to detect breast cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Enrolled women will undergo bilateral DBT. Prior breast imaging data (screening and diagnostic mammography) must have been conducted on GE equipment and the images must be available (or imaging must be repeated). DBT images will be read on-site by one or more qualified radiologists. All subjects who undergo biopsy will be asked to return in approximately 1 year for a follow-up mammogram. Images will be processed and evaluated by independent readers.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

220

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Women referrd for breast biopsy because of one or more abnormalities seen on routine screening mammography; who are also asymptomatic

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women ≥18 years or older and has underwent screening/diagnostic mammography and referred for breast biopsy
  • Able and willing to comply with study procedures, and have signed and dated the informed consent form
  • Surgically sterile or postmenopausal

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or trying to become pregnant
  • Has signs or symptoms of breast cancer
  • Has been previously included in this study
  • Has breast implants
  • Has a history of breast cancer and is in active treatment
  • Has breasts too large to be adequately positioned for the DBT examination

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

GE Healthcare

Investigators

  • Study Director: Amy Longcore, GE Healthcare

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 24, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 25, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

September 26, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 22, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 21, 2012

Last Verified

March 1, 2012

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • GE 190-003

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