Improved Successful Retrieval Rate of HydroMARK Plus Breast Biopsy Site Marker in Comparison to HydroMARK as Well as Improved Surgeon Satisfaction
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- 18 Years to 90 Years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
In plain language
This study compares how often two breast biopsy markers, HydroMARK Plus and HydroMARK, are successfully removed. It is for patients with biopsy clips who are scheduled for surgery using SCOUT to help find the clip.
The purpose of the study is to test how successful the retrieval rate of the new HydroMARK Plus Breast Biopsy Site Marker in comparison to HydroMARK.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Who can join
- Have a biopsy clip, a small marker left at the spot where a tissue sample was taken.
- Are scheduled for surgery using SCOUT to help find the clip.
Who can't join
- Did not have surgery.
- Are younger than 18 or older than 90.
- Are in jail or prison.
- Do not speak English.
Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.
Official eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with biopsy clips scheduled for surgery with SCOUT localization Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who didn't have surgery, patients younger than 18 years old * Patients older than 90 years old * Inmates * Non-English speakers
Study sites (1)
AL
- The Kirklin Clinic · Birmingham, AL 35249Quenteeria Mooney · Study contact · 205-996-1082 · qmooney@uabmc.eduCeren Yalniz, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Birmingham