Measuring Electrical Properties of Breast Tissues
Summary
We are developing a new approach to breast imaging that uses low-power microwave signals. The signals are lower power than those used in a cell phone, and do not heat the tissues. The imaging approach is designed to be comfortable and fast.
We have previously tested this approach with volunteers and breast cancer patients. We want to collect more scans with our imaging system to grow our database. We also plan to compare the microwave scans with mammograms. Mammograms are x-rays of the breast. Mammograms are part of breast screening programs.
Therefore, the purpose of this study is to help understand a new approach to breast imaging. We want to collect breast tissue measurements with our microwave imaging system and compare these measurements with mammograms.
Eligibility
Eligible gender: Female
Eligible ages: 18 to 74
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
- Women
- 18-74 years of age
- Have received a mammogram within the past 2 years
Exclusion criteria:
- Participants who have not received a mammogram
- Participants who are currently undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy
- Participants with breast implants
- Participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Participants with active breast skin infections
- Participants with nipple piercings (unless they are removed prior to scanning)
- Participants with an implanted electronic device
- Participants with physical limitations that prevent them from placing their breasts inside the scanner
Participate
Additional information
Contact information
Anita Garland, Study coordinator
Principal investigator:
Elise Carolyn Fear
Clinical trial:
Yes
REB-ID:
HREBA.CC-22-0112