Pilot Study to Evaluate if Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) Can Predict Treatment Response in Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Patients Receiving Combined Chemotherapy and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICI).
Breast Cancer, Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Breast Cancer focused on measuring Breast Cancer, Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Willingness and ability to sign and date the study-specific informed consent form. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and attend all study visits to the best of his or her ability for the duration of the study. Age greater than 18yo. Stage I-III TNBC or stage IV TNBC with intact breast primary. Planned combined ICI therapy as per SoC by treating oncologist. Exclusion Criteria: Other clinical trials are not excluded but participation must be cleared with the other clinical trial PIs. Patients not suitable to undergo contrast enhanced ultrasound (i.e., pregnant women, known allergy to eggs, or a past allergic reaction to sonographic contrast or its components, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG))
Sites / Locations
- Penn State Health College of Medicine
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (with Lumason)