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Is Lipid Mapping an Effective Early Detection Tool for Breast Cancer in High-risk Populations?
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen
Summary
This study aims to investigate if lipid composition mapping using magnetic resonance imaging could improve early and accurate cancer detection in genetic mutation carriers at high risk of breast cancer. It is hypothesised that there is a significant difference in the extent of spatial variation in lipid composition in breast from MRI between genetic mutation carriers and patients with breast cancer.
Official title: Is Lipid Composition Mapping Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging an Effective Early Detection Tool for Breast Cancer in High Risk Populations?
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2019-06-20
Completion Date
2022-11-28
Last Updated
2026-08-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
MRI scan uses radio waves in a magnetic field to obtain images of the breast. It is non-invasive and participants will not be exposed to harmful radiation. An image contrast agent will be used to enhance image clarity. Participants will be scanned lying face-down on a specially-designed bed and ear protectors will be provided to screen out background noise.
Locations (1)
Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom