Magnetic vs. wire: which tumor marker is better for breast surgery?

NCT ID NCT06906601

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two methods for marking non-palpable breast tumors before surgery: magnetic clips and traditional metal wires. Researchers will track costs, how well the marker finds the tumor, and patient satisfaction in 772 women across France. The goal is to see if magnetic clips offer a better or cheaper option for breast-conserving surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

magnetic clip localization

What this could lead to

If magnetic clips prove cheaper or better, they could replace wires for marking tumors before breast surgery, improving patient experience and reducing costs.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be biased. It only looks at costs and short-term outcomes, not long-term cancer control.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma in situ breast neoplasm invasive breast carcinoma neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Centre Eugène Marquis

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Rennes, 35042, France

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  • Centre Léon Bérard

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    Lyon, 69008, France

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  • Hospices Civils de Lyon Hopital de la Croix rousse

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, 69004, France

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  • Hôpital Nord -Ouest Val d'Oise (NOVO)

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    Pontoise, 95300, France

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  • Institut GODINOT

    RECRUITING

    Reims, 51726, France

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  • Institut Gustave Roussy

    RECRUITING

    Villejuif, 94805, France

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  • Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine (ICL)

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    Nancy, 54519, France

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