Molecular Breast Imaging in Screening Breast Cancer

NCT ID: NCT03082456

Last Updated: 2020-05-13

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

164 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-06-01

Study Completion Date

2019-06-01

Brief Summary

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The molecular breast imaging (MBI) is a potential modality to screen breast cancer. In this study, we compare and evaluate the recall rate/diagnostic efficiency of MBI, mammography and breast sonography, and aim to determine best ways of breast cancer screening.

Detailed Description

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Keywords: molecular breast imaging, MBI, breast cancer, mammography, sonography

1. Background: In breast cancer screening, the sensitivity of mammography is about 71-96 %, but the sensitivity decreases in the three following groups: (1) under 50 years old; (2) dense breast parenchyma; (3) higher risk of breast cancer. The Health and Welfare Ministry data in recent 2 years showed Taiwanese women accepted mammography for screening in the ratio of only about 36%, representing many missed opportunities for early detection. One reason to reject mammography may be the discomfort caused by compression. To solve the above mammography possible weakness, other screening methods came into being, such as molecular breast imaging (MBI) of nuclear medicine. Radiotracer of Tc-99m sestamibi was found for targeting breast tumor 20 years ago, and approved by the FDA in 1997. However, the application is limited due to the suboptimal scanning camera design. Ten years later, the Mayo Clinics developed MBI technology, using small-sized semiconductor detectors. Then it become possible that the nuclear technologist have patient's breast tissue fit the detector in almost the same fashion of mammography without heavy compression.
2. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the recall rate and diagnostic accuracy of MBI, mammography and breast echo, for female population.
3. Study design: Female patients referred to Nuclear Medicine Department for myocardial perfusion scan will be recruited in this study. It is because that MBI and myocardial perfusion scan share the same radiotracer. Then MBI will become additional scanning only. About 1800 female subjects will involve, and further mammography and/or breast sonography will be arranged within 6 months after MBI. Participants will be encouraged to receive mammography every 2 years and telephone survey. We hope that this study will help us to compare and evaluate the recall rate/diagnostic efficiency of MBI, mammography and breast sonography, and to determine best ways of breast cancer screening.

Conditions

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Breast Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

SCREENING

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Three breast screening modalities

Subjects who have had mammography less than two years ago will receive MBI and breast ultrasound only. Other participants will receive three interventions including molecular breast imaging, mammography and breast ultrasound. The interval between each examination will be less than 6 months.

Group Type OTHER

Molecular breast imaging

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Molecular breast imaging will be performed at 5-10 minutes after intravenous injection of 15-20 millicurie (mCi) Tc-99m sestamibi. Both craniocaudal (CC) view and mediolateral oblique (MLO) images of the breast are taken.

Mammography

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

During the procedure, the breast is compressed using a dedicated mammography unit. Parallel-plate compression evens out the thickness of breast tissue to increase image quality by reducing the thickness of tissue that x-rays must penetrate, decreasing the amount of scattered radiation, reducing the required radiation dose, and holding the breast still (preventing motion blur). Both craniocaudal (CC) view and mediolateral oblique (MLO) images of the breast are taken.

Breast ultrasound

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Ultrasound investigation of breast is performed by members of breast cancer team. If abnormality is found by the procedure, biopsy will not be performed directly.

Interventions

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Molecular breast imaging

Molecular breast imaging will be performed at 5-10 minutes after intravenous injection of 15-20 millicurie (mCi) Tc-99m sestamibi. Both craniocaudal (CC) view and mediolateral oblique (MLO) images of the breast are taken.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Mammography

During the procedure, the breast is compressed using a dedicated mammography unit. Parallel-plate compression evens out the thickness of breast tissue to increase image quality by reducing the thickness of tissue that x-rays must penetrate, decreasing the amount of scattered radiation, reducing the required radiation dose, and holding the breast still (preventing motion blur). Both craniocaudal (CC) view and mediolateral oblique (MLO) images of the breast are taken.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Breast ultrasound

Ultrasound investigation of breast is performed by members of breast cancer team. If abnormality is found by the procedure, biopsy will not be performed directly.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Other Intervention Names

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MBI Mammogram Breast sonography Breast echo

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female patients undergoing myocardial perfusion imaging will be eligible if they sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* They are unable to understand and sign the consent form
* They are physically unable to sit upright and still for 20 minutes.
* They have undergone breast surgery or breast biopsy within the last 12 months.
* They have had trauma to the breast tissue or undergone radiation treatment to the breast within the last 12 months.
Minimum Eligible Age

45 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

69 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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TzuPei Su

Keelung, , Taiwan

Site Status

Countries

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Taiwan

Other Identifiers

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CMRPG2E0341

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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