3D printed breast models could help cancer patients choose surgery
NCT ID NCT05755984
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving breast cancer patients a 3D printed model of their breast helps them make better surgery decisions. Twenty women who need surgery will either get the 3D model or standard scans. Researchers will measure how conflicted patients feel about their choice.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D printed breast model
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help patients feel more confident and less conflicted when choosing their breast cancer surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 20 people. It only measures decision-making, not health outcomes, so the real benefit is uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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