๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-05

Feasibility and Identification of Breast Cancer Patients for Potential Avoidance of Surgery (NCT02455791)

Pilot Study for Identification of Breast Cancer Patients for Potential Avoidance of Surgery: Accuracy of Image Guided Percutaneous Sampling Compared With Surgery to Evaluate Eradication of Breast Cancer After Preoperative Chemotherapy

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical research study is to compare the use of an ultrasound-guided biopsy with what is found during surgery in finding evidence of the disease.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy (PROCEDURE)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (877) 632-6789

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

Explore by condition: All Breast Cancer clinical trials

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—