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Photo-Acoustic and Ultrasonographic Mammoscope
Sponsor: Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland (Hospital)
Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the negative predictive value of the Photo Acoustic Imager 3+ (PAM3+) in the detection of female breast lesions (malignant and benign)in an outpatient setting.
Official title: Photo-Acoustic and Ultrasound MammoScope to Detect Breast Lesions: The PAUS Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2028-04-01
Last Updated
2026-03-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Photo-Acoustic Mammoscope Imager 3+
Patients will lay in prone position on the PAM3+ with one breast at a time in the aperture of the machine. The breast is supported by a plastic cup that holds the breast in place. The aperture/bowl is filled with water. During the measurement, infrared light will be emitted onto the breast. Infrared light will be absorpted by red blood cells which results in contrast compared to its surroundings and it will cause minuscule movements in the surrounding water. These movements will be detected by the ultrasound detectors. The movements and the absorption together will create a 3D image of the breast.
Locations (1)
Franciscus Vlietland Ziekenhuis
Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands