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NCT07487792
Feasibility of Imaging Breast Implants With a Transmission-based Microwave Scanner
Conditions: Breast - Female
Sex: Female
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 10
Sponsor: University of Calgary
Location: Demsey Plastic Surgery Clinic Calgary Alberta
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether microwave scans can depict the presence of implants in the breast in women with existing breast implants that were surgically placed at least 6 months ago. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Can a microwave imaging device effectively scan a breast containing implants?
2. Can the presence of implants be identified in a microwave scan?
3. Can the microwave scans of the left and right breasts be compared to assess whether similarity is observed?
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Women with breast implants placed at least 6 months prior who are asymptomatic for implant rupture as well as those with known implant rupture
* Female
* Minimum of 18 years of age
* Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
* Women with active breast infections
* Women with nipple piercings (unless removed prior to scanning)
* Women with implanted electronic device
* Women with physical limitations that prevent them from placing their breasts inside the scanner
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07487792). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.