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Virus Therapy

MRI-Guided Ultrasound Stimulated Microbubble Therapy for Breast Cancer (USmBRT-B Trial)

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Dr. Gregory Czarnota, MD
Research Sponsored by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 90 days
Awards & highlights

USmBRT-B Trial Summary

This trial is testing a new way to use ultrasound and microbubbles to make radiation therapy more effective.

Eligible Conditions
  • Breast Cancer

USmBRT-B Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~90 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 90 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Incidence of toxicity and adverse events using MRg-FUS+MB treatment in patients with chest-wall and locally advanced breast cancer
Secondary outcome measures
Radiological Response

USmBRT-B Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: MRg-FUS MB TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) and chest wall tumours will receive MRI-guided ultrasound-stimulated microbubble-treatment combined with radiotherapy on a LINAC.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Definity Suspension for Injection
2014
Completed Phase 1
~50

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreLead Sponsor
656 Previous Clinical Trials
1,550,602 Total Patients Enrolled
29 Trials studying Breast Cancer
16,116 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
Dr. Gregory Czarnota, MDPrincipal InvestigatorSunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Media Library

Novel MRI-Guided Ultrasound Stimulated Microbubble Radiation Treatment (Virus Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04431674 — Phase 1
Breast Cancer Research Study Groups: MRg-FUS MB Treatment
Breast Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Novel MRI-Guided Ultrasound Stimulated Microbubble Radiation Treatment Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04431674 — Phase 1
Novel MRI-Guided Ultrasound Stimulated Microbubble Radiation Treatment (Virus Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04431674 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is there currently an opportunity to enroll in this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this scientific investigation is currently enrolling participants; it was first posted on July 31st 2020 and updated most recently on July 11th 2022. 20 individuals are expected from 1 medical centre for the trial's duration."

Answered by AI

Has Definity Suspension for Injection been granted authorization by the FDA?

"Definity Suspension for Injection has been given a rating of 1, as this is only in its first phase of testing and there are limited data points to suggest safety or efficacy."

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What other scientific experiments have been conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Definity Suspension for Injection?

"Presently, 19 clinical trials are being conducted to investigate Definity Suspension for Injection with the most advanced trial at Phase 3. These studies are primarily based in Philadelphia, PA but extend across 26 different sites."

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To what type of ailment is Definity Suspension for Injection commonly administered?

"Definity Suspension for Injection is frequently used to treat echocardiography and can be beneficial in diagnosing cardiovascular diseases, imaging the left ventricle, and aiding medical personnel with diagnostic imaging."

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How many volunteers are taking part in this research endeavor?

"Indeed, the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov states that this investigation is currently recruiting patients. It was first announced on July 31st 2020 and has been recently edited as of July 11th 2022. A total of 20 individuals are being sought at a single location for inclusion in the research project."

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~4 spots leftby Apr 2025