Multicentric Study for External Validation of a Deep Learning Model for Mammographic Breast Density Categorization

NCT05021055 | Unknown

• 2 other identifiers: 60774927
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 277
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The correct categorization of breast density is essential to adapt the diagnostic examination to the needs of each patient. Assessment of breast density is performed visually by radiologists. Some authors have detected that this method involves considerable intra and interobserver variability. On the other hand, automated systems for measuring breast density are becoming more and more frequent. Machine learning is a domain of Artificial Intelligence, which comprises the process of developing systems with the ability to learn and make predictions using data. These systems are designed to aid healthcare professional decision making. In the present work, the multicenter study of external validation of a tool based on deep learning for the categorization of mammographic breast density is proposed.

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Keywords

Breast cancer; artificial intelligence; deep learning; breast density; multicentric

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Agreement between the majority report and Artemisia´s categorization of dense breasts/non-dense breasts

  The agreement between the CNN and the total of the professionals' categorizations will be calculated with the linear weighted kappa. To this end, the categories assigned by the professionals will be considered as only one observer in each one of the studies and they will be compared to those assigned by Artemisia for the same set of images.

  2 months

• Agreement between the majority report and Artemisia in each one of the four breast density categories

  For each one of the professionals involved in the study, the agreement with the CNN will be calculated with the linear weighted kappa coefficient. To this end, the categories assigned by the professionals will be considered as only one observer in each one of the studies and they will be compared to those assigned by Artemisia for the same set of images.

  2 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Agreement between each observer and Artemisia´s categorization of dense breasts/non-dense breasts

  2 months

• Agreement between each observer and Artemisia in each one of the four breast density categories

  2 months

• Agreement between each observer and the majority report in the categorization of dense breasts/non-dense breasts

  2 months

• Agreement between each observer and the majority report in each one of the four breast density categories

  2 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The unit of analysis will be the bilateral mammographic images with mediolateral oblique and craniocaudal views. The images selected for this study will be screening mammograms performed at Saint John's Cancer Institute. The institution will select the images according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The images will be extracted from the institutional database retrospectively and will be anonymized without any personal data, except for the age of the patient. These images will be stored in DICOM format, in a safe place with restricted access limited only to the investigation team.

You may qualify if:

• Mammograms included in the study should meet the following criteria:
• Female patients of 40 years of age or more.
• To have at least one screening mammography exam performed at Saint John's
• Cancer Institute during the study period. These exams will be included regardless of the brand of the mammography equipment.
• Mammograms should be performed with digital equipment.

You may not qualify if:

• Mammograms with the following criteria will be excluded from the study:
• Patients with gigantomastia, defined by the need for more than one image of each mammographic view (mediolateral oblique and craniocaudal) to evaluate the entire breast volume.
• Patients with breast implants.
• Patients with a history of breast surgery.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires: lead

Related Publications (22)

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Related Links

• Sickles EA, D'Orsi CJ, Bassett LW, Appleton CM, Berg WA, Burnside ES, et al. ACR BI-RADS® Atlas, Breast imaging reporting and data system. Reston, VA: American College of Radiology. 2013;39-48.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Breast Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

• Daniel R Luna, MD

  Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Andrés Brandan

CONTACT

+5493816212804; andres.brandan@hospitalitaliano.org.ar

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 19, 2021
• First Posted: August 25, 2021
• Study Start: September 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2022
• Study Completion: July 1, 2022
• Last Updated: August 25, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share