Breast Imaging with Positron Emission Mammography
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Sponsor Protocol Number: 14-009107
About this study
The objective of this study is to determine if the diagnostic performance of a dedicated breast-specific positron emission mammography (PEM) system, is superior to that obtained with a conventional PET/CT scanner and capable of producing acceptable image quality at a low-radiation dose level.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female subjects
- Currently scheduled to undergo a PET/CT exam
- Have been previously diagnosed with cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to understand and sign the consent form
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