Nonlinear Microscopy for Breast Cancer Lumpectomy

Real-Time Assessment Of Breast Cancer Lumpectomy Specimen Margins With Nonlinear Microscopy

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Breast Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
21 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
98 (estimated)
Sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women who need a lumpectomy for breast cancer. Participants will help evaluate a new imaging tool that could improve surgery outcomes and reduce the need for further operations.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am scheduled for a lumpectomy for breast cancer.
  • I am at least 21 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer or DCIS.
  • I am able to sign an informed consent document.
  • I qualify for breast conserving surgery or radiation.
  • I have positive estrogen receptor status or evaluable status.
  • I have positive progesterone receptor status or evaluable status.
  • I have had HER2 testing ordered.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am currently pregnant.
  • I cannot receive radiation therapy.
  • I have had another surgery for cancer at the same site.
  • I have received systemic treatment between my biopsy and surgery.
  • I am involved in another breast cancer trial.
  • My doctors recommend a mastectomy based on my imaging results.
  • I have complex DCIS that requires removing a large tissue volume.
  • I have not had proper testing for ER, PR, or HER2 before surgery.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This research is studying a new investigative imaging instrument called a nonlinear microscope (NLM). A nonlinear microscope can produce images similar to an ordinary pathologist's microscope, but without first processing tissue to make slides. This study will determine if a NLM can be used to evaluate tissue during lumpectomy surgery for breast cancer in order to reduce the probability that stand…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient scheduled to undergo lumpectomy for breast cancer at BIDMC. * Core needle biopsy revealing invasive breast cancer or DCIS. * Female. * Minimum age of 21 years. * Eligible for breast conserving surgery, lumpectomy and radiation. * Estrogen receptor positive (ER+) on cor…
Contacts

James Connolly, MD

617-667-4344

jconnoll@bidmc.harvard.edu

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