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Recruiting EARLY_Phase 1 NCT05754749

NCT05754749 Comparison of CE-DBT and MRI in Patients With Known Breast Lesions

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NCT ID NCT05754749
Status Recruiting
Phase EARLY_Phase 1
Sponsor UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Condition Breast Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2023-03-13
Primary Completion 2026-08-22

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Iohexol 350 Mg/mL Injectable Solution

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-13 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-22.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to compare radiologist confidence level in evaluating patients with known breast lesions between contrast enhanced digital breast tomosynthesis (CE- DBT) and contrast enhanced dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI) acquired as a part of a standard clinical workup.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Women at least 18 years old * Planned or received conventional breast MRI at UNC Hospitals within 3 months prior to or after the research scan * Suspected breast lesion based on prior imaging (BIRADS 4 or greater) * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe untreatable claustrophobia * Implanted metallic devices, parts, vascular clips, or other foreign bodies (including breast implants) * Known hypersensitivity to iodinated contrast agent or to any component of iodinated contrast refractory to standard medications (antihistamines, steroids) * Impaired kidney function (serum creatinine level \> 1.8 mg/dl or a glomerular filtration rate \< 60 as approximated using serum creatinine levels within the last 30 days prior to the research scan) unless anuric and on dialysis * Any woman who is pregnant or has reason to believe she is pregnant (the possibility of pregnancy has to be excluded by negative urine β-HCG results, obtained within 24 hours prior to the research scan, or on the basis of patient history, as defined by the UNC IRB SOP 4801)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Carly Sronce, BSN, RN-BC

✉ carly_sronce@med.unc.edu

📞 919-966-3262

Principal Investigator

Rachel Hitt, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05754749 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Breast Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05754749 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT05754749 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05754749 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at carly_sronce@med.unc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05754749 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Chapel Hill, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05754749 clinical trial?

NCT05754749 is sponsored by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Rachel Hitt, MD at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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