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New study aims to map hidden chest landmarks for better breast reconstruction

NCT ID NCT07006662

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will map the location of small blood vessels in the chest wall using bony and soft tissue landmarks. The goal is to help surgeons perform partial breast reconstruction more precisely after breast cancer surgery. The study will involve 20 women undergoing elective breast surgery and will last about 6 months.

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 surgeons perform partial breast reconstruction more accurately and consistently.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early proof-of-concept study with only 20 participants. It is not testing a treatment, so it may not lead to any direct patient benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer female breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER FEMALE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

    Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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