Plain-English translation of NCT06001528 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated ·
Researchers are developing a new way to predict whether breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes under your arm using special blood tests and computer analysis. About 70% of women who have lymph node surgery don't actually have cancer spread, meaning many have unnecessary surgery. This study aims to create a blood test that could help doctors know before surgery who truly needs it.
Currently, doctors use imaging and surgery to check if breast cancer has spread to lymph nodes, but these methods aren't perfect and often lead to surgery that wasn't needed. This research seeks to find blood markers that could give doctors a clearer picture before surgery, potentially sparing many women from an unnecessary procedure.
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If you join this study, you'll have a blood sample taken before your breast cancer surgery. Your existing medical imaging, pathology results, and follow-up care records will be reviewed and analyzed using artificial intelligence to identify blood markers that predict lymph node involvement. You may be part of the initial research phase (where the test is developed) or a later validation phase (where the test is confirmed to work), depending on when you enroll and which hospital you use.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
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