Brain scans reveal how women perceive reconstructed breasts
NCT ID NCT02553967
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study used functional MRI (fMRI) to see how the brain's sensory map changes after breast reconstruction in women treated for breast cancer. Researchers compared brain activity when touching the reconstructed breast versus the natural breast. The goal was to objectively measure sensory recovery, not to test a treatment. 49 women participated, and the study is now complete.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors understand how the brain adapts after breast reconstruction, potentially improving surgical techniques and patient satisfaction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study (49 participants) using fMRI, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all patients or lead to direct clinical changes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Oscar Lambret
Lille, 59020, France
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