Contrast-Enhanced Mammography for Breast Cancer Screening

The C-MERIT Screening Cohort: Contrast-enhanced Mammography for Breast Cancer Screening and Risk Assessment in Women With Dense Breasts

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
30 – 75
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Screening
Participants needed
1,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women aged 30-75 with dense breasts who get yearly mammograms. Participants will help researchers learn if a new imaging method can better find breast cancer.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Renal insufficiency

You may be able to join if

  • I am a female aged 30-75 years old.
  • I have dense breasts based on my mammogram results.
  • I am willing to participate in the study.
  • I can provide informed consent.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had new breast symptoms since my last mammogram.
  • I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have a personal history of breast cancer.
  • I have treated any other type of cancer in the past 5 years.
  • I have had a breast biopsy in the last 6 months.
  • I have had breast surgery in the last 12 months.
  • I have had a breast MRI, MBI, or CEM in the last 24 months.
  • I have a known allergy to iodine-containing contrast agents.

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

To learn whether a new imaging technology, Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM), compared to standard mammography, can better detect breast cancers in women with dense breasts

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female patients 30-75 years of age with dense breasts (ACR BI-RADS categories C and D) who undergo routine yearly mammography at participating MDACC sites 2. Willingness to co-enroll or currently enrolled in PA17-0584 3. Willingness to participate in the study and ability to …
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Olena Weaver, MD

(713) 745-4555

ooweaver@mdanderson.org

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