This study evaluates the efficacy of MR-HIFU ablation of breast cancer. Ten patients with early-stage breast cancer with a maximum diameter of 3 cm will undergo MR-HIFU ablation, followed by MRI and surgical resection to evaluate treatment effect. The main purpose of the study is to demonstrate the feasibility of total tumor ablation with MR-HIFU. The secondary objective is safety assessment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Magnetic Resonance-guided High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (MR-HIFU) is a completely non-invasive treatment technique. HIFU uses focused ultrasound to achieve temperature rise in the targeted tissue. Real time monitoring of the treatment with MR-thermometry is used to ensure optimal safety.
University Medical Center Utrecht
Utrecht, Netherlands
Amount of ablated tissue at histopathological examination
The amount of ablated tissue and residual viable tumor tissue will be assessed in all tumor slices.
Time frame: 2-3 weeks (after surgery is performed)
Presence of non-perfused volumes on DCE-MRI
Efficacy will be assessed by the presence of non-perfused volumes on DCE-MRI. A pre-treatment MRI is used as comparison.
Time frame: 1 week after MR-HIFU ablation
Number of patients with adverse events
Adverse events will be documented. The (possible) relationship with MR-HIFU ablation will be asessed in all cases.
Time frame: Approximately 2 to 3 weeks
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