Which drain works best after mastectomy? new study has answers

NCT ID NCT07621575

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: MOHAMED GAMAL AHMED ARAKEEB Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 157 women with breast cancer who had a mastectomy. It compared two ways to drain fluid after surgery: active drainage (using suction) and passive drainage (gravity). The goal was to see which method led to less fluid buildup (seroma), shorter drain time, and fewer complications like infection or skin death. Results could help improve recovery after mastectomy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: drainage procedure (active vs passive)
What this could lead to: If one method works better, it could reduce discomfort and speed recovery after mastectomy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial comparing two standard techniques, so no major breakthrough is expected. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma wild type ABeta2M amyloidosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREST CANCER DRAIN EFFECT MODIFIED RADICAL MASTECTOMY SEROMA FORMATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kafrelsheikh University

Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt

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