New surgery aims to restore feeling in reconstructed breasts
NCT ID NCT07308275
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether reconnecting nerves during breast reconstruction can improve sensation and quality of life. Twenty-eight women who had a mastectomy will be randomly assigned to receive either standard reconstruction or reconstruction with a nerve graft. Researchers will measure sensation, patient-reported outcomes, and biological markers over six months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nerve graft procedure
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a way to restore feeling in reconstructed breasts after mastectomy, improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply widely. The procedure is surgical and carries typical risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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dr. Ciptomangunkusumo National Hospital - Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia
Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital Region, 10430, Indonesia
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