Hypertrophy of breast
MONDO:0001100Excessive enlargement of one or both breasts. Causes include pregnancy, obesity, and penicillamine therapy. It may result in neck, back, and shoulder pain.
Also known as: breast Hypertrophy, gigantomastia, hypertrophy of the breast, macromastia, drug-induced gigantomastia (subtype), gestational gigantomastia (subtype), idiopathic gigantomastia (subtype), juvenile gigantomastia (subtype)
17 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Ear pellets may ease breast pain after C-Section
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether ear acupressure (small pellets on specific ear points) plus basic breast care can reduce pain and blocked milk ducts in women after cesarean delivery. 72 new mothers with blocked ducts received either real ear acupressure or a sham version for 3 days, al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which breast reduction surgery works best for men? new study reveals answers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two surgical techniques for treating gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts) in 64 men with mild to moderate severity. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either periareolar excision or pull-through surgery, and their satisfaction with chest appearance…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Meditation may take the edge off breast biopsies
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether listening to audio-guided meditation during a breast biopsy helps reduce pain and anxiety. 225 women having a breast biopsy were offered meditation or standard care. Researchers measured their pain and anxiety levels before and after the procedure using …
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New painkiller may cut opioid use after breast reduction
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different painkillers in 32 women having breast reduction surgery. Each woman received a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) on one breast and a standard painkiller (bupivacaine hydrochloride) on the other. The goal was to see which one provided b…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New app aims to simplify breast surgery journey
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a mobile app called JEEVA designed to help breast surgery patients before and after their operation. 60 patients used the app to see if it was easy to use and helpful. The goal was to learn how accessible the app is, not to measure health outcomes.
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC