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Lymphedema of Upper ArmNCT05278871

Noninvasive Assessment of Lymphedema Among Breast Cancer Survivors

A study testing Constructive Shearwave Interference (CSI) in people with Lymphedema of Upper Arm and Breast Cancer, run by Microelastic Ultrasound Systems Inc at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This proof of concept study will evaluate the ability of a new, ultrasound based technology called Bullseye Constructive Shearwave Interference (CSI) (trade name, Bullseye Elasticity Quantification) to measure lymphedema of the upper arm among breast cancer survivors. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Lymphedema of Upper Arm, Breast Cancer
What is being tested?
Constructive Shearwave Interference (CSI)
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
21 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
26 May 2022to 31 Aug 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Any subject with a history of unilateral breast cancer who has completed definitive treatment for breast cancer (i.e. previously undergone surgical resection, with or without adjuvant radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy). Subjects must have completed all recommended adjuvant radiotherapy. Subjects who continue on systemic therapy may be included at the discretion of the treating physician.
  • Subjects with a history of unilateral axillary sentinel biopsy, lymphadenectomy or dissection are eligible for inclusion.
  • Subjects taking hormonal therapy are eligible for inclusion
  • Subject has any stage lymphedema

Who cannot join

  • Active rash or skin tears/injury in bilateral upper extremities
  • Subjects with history of contralateral breast cancer treatment

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Durham Regional Hospital

    Durham, North Carolina, 27704

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710

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About this study

Official title: A Pilot Study of Noninvasive Assessment of Lymphedema Among Breast Cancer Survivors

This proof of concept study will evaluate the ability of a new, ultrasound based technology called Bullseye Constructive Shearwave Interference (CSI) (trade name, Bullseye Elasticity Quantification) to measure lymphedema of the upper arm among breast cancer survivors.

The study's hypothesis is that the CSI device can detect the presence of clinically significant lymphedema when compared with the standard arm tape measurement.

Being tested
Constructive Shearwave Interference (CSI)
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Constructive Shearwave Interference (CSI)Device

    Also called Bullseye Elasticity Quantification

    handheld ultrasound

Study groups in NCT05278871
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
CSI ultrasound measurementExperimentalParticipants will have standard volumetric tape measurement across multiple arm locations for lymphedema followed by CSI ultrasound measurements of the same anatomic sites.
Receives: Device: Constructive Shearwave Interference (CSI)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Difference in mean shear wave speed across sites measured between lymphedema and non-lymphedema limbs

    differences in shear wave speed (Bullseye) device measurements between lymphedema affected and non-affected contralateral limb

    Measured: baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Mar 2022
  2. Study start26 May 2022
  3. Primary completion31 Aug 2023
  4. Study completion31 Aug 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
21 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05278871
Sponsor's protocol ID
Pro00109917
Status last verified
Dec 2023
First submitted
28 Feb 2022
Last updated
13 Dec 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Lee SY, Cardones AR, Doherty J, Nightingale K, Palmeri M. Preliminary Results on the Feasibility of Using ARFI/SWEI to Assess Cutaneous Sclerotic Diseases. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2015 Nov;41(11):2806-19. doi: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2015.06.007. Epub 2015 Aug 8.

    PubMed 26259888

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Constructive Shearwave Interference (CSI) in people with Lymphedema of Upper Arm and Breast Cancer, run by Microelastic Ultrasound Systems Inc at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Dec 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Difference in mean shear wave speed across sites measured between lymphedema and non-lymphedema limbs (time frame: baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05278871, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Dec 2023.

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