Trial Outcomes & Findings for Academic-Industrial Partnership for Translation of Acoustic Angiography (NCT NCT03544268)

NCT ID: NCT03544268

Last Updated: 2022-04-01

Results Overview

To compare (using a reader study) the sensitivity and specificity of acoustic angiography to the sensitivity and specificity of conventional b-mode ultrasound in evaluation of breast lesions

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

20 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

2 years

Results posted on

2022-04-01

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Acoustic Angiography
All clinical patients will be included in the experimental group. Acoustic Angiography: Acoustic angiography imaging involves a research high frequency ultrasound scanner and a prototype transducer as well as conventional b-mode ultrasound to guide the location of the imaging. The conventional ultrasound will be conducted just prior to the acoustic angiography for localization. The imaging also requires administration of Definity ultrasound contrast agent.
Image Optimization
In addition to clinical patients, 30 participants will be recruited to aid in optimizing the imaging parameters. Acoustic Angiography: Acoustic angiography imaging involves a research high frequency ultrasound scanner and a prototype transducer as well as conventional b-mode ultrasound to guide the location of the imaging. The conventional ultrasound will be conducted just prior to the acoustic angiography for localization. The imaging also requires administration of Definity ultrasound contrast agent.
Overall Study
STARTED
5
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
3
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Acoustic Angiography
All clinical patients will be included in the experimental group. Acoustic Angiography: Acoustic angiography imaging involves a research high frequency ultrasound scanner and a prototype transducer as well as conventional b-mode ultrasound to guide the location of the imaging. The conventional ultrasound will be conducted just prior to the acoustic angiography for localization. The imaging also requires administration of Definity ultrasound contrast agent.
Image Optimization
In addition to clinical patients, 30 participants will be recruited to aid in optimizing the imaging parameters. Acoustic Angiography: Acoustic angiography imaging involves a research high frequency ultrasound scanner and a prototype transducer as well as conventional b-mode ultrasound to guide the location of the imaging. The conventional ultrasound will be conducted just prior to the acoustic angiography for localization. The imaging also requires administration of Definity ultrasound contrast agent.
Overall Study
Did not meet full criteria for inclusion after enrollment
2
0

Baseline Characteristics

Academic-Industrial Partnership for Translation of Acoustic Angiography

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Acoustic Angiography
n=5 Participants
All clinical patients will be included in the experimental group. Acoustic Angiography: Acoustic angiography imaging involves a research high frequency ultrasound scanner and a prototype transducer as well as conventional b-mode ultrasound to guide the location of the imaging. The conventional ultrasound will be conducted just prior to the acoustic angiography for localization. The imaging also requires administration of Definity ultrasound contrast agent.
Image Optimization
n=15 Participants
In addition to clinical patients, 30 participants will be recruited to aid in optimizing the imaging parameters. Acoustic Angiography: Acoustic angiography imaging involves a research high frequency ultrasound scanner and a prototype transducer as well as conventional b-mode ultrasound to guide the location of the imaging. The conventional ultrasound will be conducted just prior to the acoustic angiography for localization. The imaging also requires administration of Definity ultrasound contrast agent.
Total
n=20 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
5 Participants
n=39 Participants
15 Participants
n=41 Participants
20 Participants
n=35 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Age, Continuous
48 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4 • n=39 Participants
26 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11 • n=41 Participants
31 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14 • n=35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants
n=39 Participants
7 Participants
n=41 Participants
12 Participants
n=35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
8 Participants
n=41 Participants
8 Participants
n=35 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
4 Participants
n=39 Participants
14 Participants
n=41 Participants
18 Participants
n=35 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=39 Participants
1 Participants
n=41 Participants
2 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
2 Participants
n=41 Participants
2 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=39 Participants
1 Participants
n=41 Participants
2 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
4 Participants
n=39 Participants
8 Participants
n=41 Participants
12 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
1 Participants
n=41 Participants
1 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
3 Participants
n=41 Participants
3 Participants
n=35 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
5 participants
n=39 Participants
15 participants
n=41 Participants
20 participants
n=35 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: The data were unable to be analyzed because we could not visualize the vessels to calculate this value. The system was unable to achieve the imaging resolution to visualize the vasculature.

To compare (using a reader study) the sensitivity and specificity of acoustic angiography to the sensitivity and specificity of conventional b-mode ultrasound in evaluation of breast lesions

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: The data were unable to be analyzed because we could not visualize the vessels to calculate this value. The system was unable to achieve the imaging resolution to visualize the vasculature.

To compare the area under the curve (AUC) of acoustic angiography to the AUC of the b-mode ultrasound To compare radiologist preference of acoustic angiography to conventional b-mode ultrasound for each lesion characteristic (shape, margins, and vascularity) Primary Endpoint Sensitivity and specificity for our study is defined as the ability of readers (radiologists) to use the acoustic angiography or b-mode ultrasound to distinguish between malignant and non-malignant breast lesions known to exist based on pathological results (the gold standard). The AUC of acoustic angiography compared to the AUC of b-mode ultrasound

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: The data were unable to be analyzed because we could not visualize the vessels to calculate this value. The system was unable to achieve the imaging resolution to visualize the vasculature.

To compare radiologist preference of acoustic angiography to conventional b-mode ultrasound for each lesion characteristic (shape, margins and vascularity)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: The data were unable to be analyzed because we could not visualize the vessels to calculate this value. The system was unable to achieve the imaging resolution to visualize the vasculature.

To quantify vessel tortuosity metrics for the acoustic angiograph images, and to use these metrics to develop a model for predicting malignancy (a model-based malignancy score)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: The data were unable to be analyzed because we could not visualize the vessels to calculate this value. The system was unable to achieve the imaging resolution to visualize the vasculature.

To compare the model-based malignancy score to the acoustic angiography reader study

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Acoustic Angiography

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Image Optimization

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Acoustic Angiography
n=3 participants at risk
All clinical patients will be included in the experimental group. Acoustic Angiography: Acoustic angiography imaging involves a research high frequency ultrasound scanner and a prototype transducer as well as conventional b-mode ultrasound to guide the location of the imaging. The conventional ultrasound will be conducted just prior to the acoustic angiography for localization. The imaging also requires administration of Definity ultrasound contrast agent.
Image Optimization
n=15 participants at risk
In addition to clinical patients, 30 participants will be recruited to aid in optimizing the imaging parameters. Acoustic Angiography: Acoustic angiography imaging involves a research high frequency ultrasound scanner and a prototype transducer as well as conventional b-mode ultrasound to guide the location of the imaging. The conventional ultrasound will be conducted just prior to the acoustic angiography for localization. The imaging also requires administration of Definity ultrasound contrast agent.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Flushing
0.00%
0/3 • 30 minutes post imaging
20.0%
3/15 • 30 minutes post imaging

Additional Information

Director, Clinical Research Operations, Department of Radiology

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Phone: 919-966-4997

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place