New study tracks muscle recovery after breast reconstruction surgery
NCT ID NCT05278741
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows 32 women who had breast reconstruction using a minimally invasive technique after mastectomy for breast cancer. Researchers measure shoulder muscle strength and function before surgery and at several points up to one year after. The goal is to see how well the muscle recovers over time.
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 study could help doctors better understand how well the shoulder muscle recovers after this type of breast reconstruction, guiding future surgical choices.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures muscle function but does not test a new treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Georges-François Leclerc
Dijon, Côte d'Or, 21000, France
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