Could a simple shave during breast surgery save women from going under the knife again?
NCT ID NCT05782686
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a technique called systematic margin shaving during breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer. The idea is to remove a thin extra layer of tissue around the tumor right after the main lump is taken out, based on a pathologist's check. Researchers want to see if this lowers the number of cases where cancer cells are found at the edge of the removed tissue (positive margins), which often means a second surgery. About 234 women having breast-conserving surgery will be randomly assigned to either get the extra shaving or standard surgery alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
margin shaving procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could reduce the need for a second surgery after breast-conserving cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a moderate-sized trial testing a surgical technique, not a new drug. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients.
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Hospital de Bellvitge
RECRUITINGL'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907, Spain
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