Abbreviate or FAST Breast MRI for Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening for Black Women at Average Risk and Dense Breasts

Recruiting
40 years - 75 years
Female
Phase N/A
500 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

500 patients will be prospectively recruited to undergo a fast breast MRI examination. The women will be recruited for the study will meet the following criteria: 1. African American 2. negative DBT examination 11 months prior to recruitment 3. Heterogeneously and Extremely breast densities 4. clinically asymptomatic- no palpable masses, focal thickening or clinically significant discharge. Investigators will identify these patients EPIC database utilizing the date of their last mammogram. Interested patients may contact our research coordinators by the phone number provided in the recruitment materials. The study recruitment information will also be shared with referring physicians. Physicians may also directly refer patients to the study.

Detailed description of study

500 patients will be prospectively recruited to undergo an abbreviated or "FAST" breast MRI examination. The women will be recruited for the study must meet the following criteria: 1. African American 2. negative DBT examination no more than 11 months prior to the FAST MR 3. Heterogeneously and Extremely breast densities as graded on their most recent mammogram 4. clinically asymptomatic- no palpable masses, focal thickening or clinically significant nipple discharge. Investigators will identify these women via the EPIC database utilizing the date of their last mammogram. Interested women may contact our research coordinators by the phone number provided in the recruitment materials. The study recruitment information will also be shared with referring physicians. Physicians may also directly refer patients to the study.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Breast Diseases
  • Age: 40 years - 75 years
  • Gender: Female

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. African American female
  2. Negative DBT examination within eleven months prior to recruitment
  3. Heterogeneoulsy and Extremely breast densities
  4. Clinically asymptomatic- no palpable masses or focal thickening, etc.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients who are pregnant and lactating
  2. Patient who have not had a mammogram (DBT) in the past 11months
  3. Patients who are unwilling or unable to provide written informed consent
  4. Patients symptomatic for breast disease (e.g. experiencing discharge, lumps, ect.)
  5. Recent breast surgery in the past 2 years including breast enhancements (e.g. implants or injections)
  6. Patients who are unable to received an MRI with Gadolinium contrast
  7. Patients who have not had an MRI of the breast with the past year

Updated on 15 Jan 2026. Study ID: 844978

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