Real world evaluation of Lunit INSIGHT MMG technology
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Real world evaluation of Lunit INSIGHT MMG technology in a population of women with breast symptoms referred to a "one-stop" breast clinic
IRAS ID
324024
Contact name
Mohammad Sayeem
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
King's College London
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
This study is a single-centre prospective observational cohort study designed to assess and compare the sensitivity and specificity of a Lunit INSIGHT MMG assisted human reading to the standard care double human reading process within mammography review at a “one-stop” breast clinic (non-inferiority study).
The current imaging reporting process is a sequential double read of mammography and ultrasound (if available) images, by consultant radiologists or radiographers. The first reader produces a report which is then sent to the second reader who reviews it. If the second reader agrees with the first, this is reflected in the second reader’s report which translates into a decision for further action; in the event of disagreement, a third reader arbitrates and produces the final report.
In the past, breast clinics have had to resort to single reader reporting due to staff shortages and high demand. This results in delays to any further assessments that may be required. It is worth noting however that despite difficulties in meeting the target, the current clinical pathway has proven to be cost effective.
The Lunit INSIGHT MMG tool could generate benefits and potential efficiencies if it were introduced to the clinical service as an assistant reader within the mammography reporting process, by replacing one of the two human readers in the current standard of care. Before this can be assessed however, its non-inferiority in combination with a human reader in comparison to standard of care (double human reading) must first be established. This study will aim to address this issue in the first instance, maintaining standard of care for all patients seen within the 2 week wait pathway, by introducing the use of Lunit INSIGHT MMG into one of two arms within this prospective, observational parallel cohort study.
REC name
London - Surrey Borders Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/PR/0314
Date of REC Opinion
12 Jun 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion