High-Resolution Speckle-Free Ultrasound Imaging System-A Potential Solution for Detecting Missed Breast Cancer
Abstract
The Imperium Inc transmission ultrasound system is a highly promising novel method for imaging the breast. In this pilot project, we are to work with Imperium to advise and help them modify their existing system for non-destructive testing into one suitable for breast imaging, perform a physics evaluation and perform a small clinical pilot feasibility trial. The initiation of this project has been delayed by non-approval of the human use portion of the project. This was submitted twice to the Army with no response. The third submission resulted in a response on August 1, 2001. The Army reviewer asked for revision of the protocol that had been previously approved by the Georgetown Institutional Review Board. These revisions were made and submitted to the Georgetown IRB for approval. The Georgetown IRB has asked for minor modifications and once these are complete and approved the revised protocols will be sent to the Army for approval. During this past year we provided technical advice to Imperium, but have not been able to conduct the detailed tests as planned. I am hopeful that the current requested revisions will be approved by the Georgetown and then the Army review process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA398166
Entities
People
- Matthew T. Freedman
Organizations
- Georgetown University