Men with breast cancer finally get their own quality-of-life measure
NCT ID NCT07455110
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Breast cancer in men is rare, making up only 1% of cases, and most research has focused on women. This study aims to develop a questionnaire specifically for men with breast cancer to measure their quality of life. Researchers interviewed 65 patients and healthcare professionals to identify the most important issues. The goal is to create a validated tool that can be used worldwide.
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 lead to a validated questionnaire that better captures the unique quality-of-life concerns of men with breast cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase, observational study focused on questionnaire development, not a treatment. It does not test any therapy or intervention.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Helios University Clinic Wuppertal, University Witten/Herdecke
Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, 42283, Germany
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