Common surgery drugs may influence breast cancer return

NCT ID NCT07624734

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examines whether medications given during mastectomy to keep blood pressure stable might affect the risk of breast cancer coming back. Researchers will review the records of 250 patients who had mastectomy over five years. They will look at which drugs were used and track cancer recurrence within five years after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

adrenergic agents (ephedrine, phenylephrine, norepinephrine, clonidine)

What this could lead to

If this study finds a link, it could point toward safer anesthesia choices during breast cancer surgery to possibly reduce recurrence risk.

What could go wrong

This is a small, retrospective study that only looks back at medical records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Montpellier

    Montpellier, Hérault, 34000, France