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Abbreviated DCE-MRI Surveillance for Screening Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer in Diverse Populations, CAPS Trial

Trial Status: active

This clinical trial evaluates the impact of abbreviated dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) surveillance on screening in women at high risk for breast cancer in diverse populations. MRI is a procedure in which radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures can show the difference between normal and disease tissue. DCE-MRI is a type a contrast-enhanced MRI that allows observation of functional properties in addition to structural properties. An abbreviated DCE-MRI is a focused, tailored version of MRI to reduce procedure time. Abbreviated DCE-MRI may be an effective approach to identify abnormal breast tissue and detect breast cancer earlier when it is easier to treat. This clinical trial also evaluates the effectiveness of genomic testing to identify breast cancer. Studying biomarkers (genomic testing) may improve the ability to find genetic markers for breast cancer and may be an effective screening strategy in high risk women.