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A study looking at a new type of mammogram to see if it reduces the number of people needing to repeat screening tests (CIST)

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Pilot

Details

This study is collecting information from mammograms using a Philips Microdose SI mammogram machine. This is called spectral mammography.

Researchers want to see if they can reduce the number of people who might need a repeat mammogram or other tests because it is not clear if an abnormal area is cancer or not.

Women between the ages of 50 to 70 are routinely screened for breast cancer using mammograms. This is the best way to diagnose breast cancer early.

Recruitment start: 14 December 2015

Recruitment end: 22 November 2017

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Matthew Wallis

Supported by

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

Phillips Digital Mammography Sweden AB

Last reviewed: 08 Nov 2017

CRUK internal database number: 13363

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