Brain scans reveal how women reclaim their reconstructed breasts
NCT ID NCT02553967
First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study used functional MRI (fMRI) to see how the brain responds to touch on a reconstructed breast compared to the natural one. Researchers enrolled 49 women who had breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The goal was to understand how the brain's sensory map changes after surgery, which could help improve patient satisfaction.
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Centre Oscar Lambret
Lille, 59020, France
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