Feasibility of Imaging Breast Implants With a Transmission-based Microwave Scanner

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Conditions studied: Breast - Female

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether microwave scans can depict the presence of implants in the breast in women with existing breast implants that were surgically placed at least 6 months ago. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can a microwave imaging device effectively scan a breast containing implants? 2. Can the presence of implants be identified in a microwave scan? 3. Can the microwave scans of the left and right breasts be compared to assess whether similarity is observed?

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07487792

Run by

University of Calgary

People needed

10

Starts

2026-09-15

Expected to finish

2026-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women with breast implants placed at least 6 months prior who are asymptomatic for implant rupture as well as those with known implant rupture
• Female
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Women who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• Women with active breast infections
• Women with nipple piercings (unless removed prior to scanning)
• Women with implanted electronic device
• Women with physical limitations that prevent them from placing their breasts inside the scanner

Where it is running

• Demsey Plastic Surgery Clinic — Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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