Simple surgical padding may cut painful fluid collections after mastectomy

NCT ID NCT02894021

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This trial compares a standard mastectomy closure to a technique that adds padding stitches between the skin and chest muscle, aiming to reduce lymphoceles (painful fluid pockets). About 90 women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to see if padding lowers the chance of fluid buildup and the need for drainage.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: padding procedure
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple surgical technique could reduce painful fluid collections after mastectomy, shorten hospital stays, and speed up recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 participants. The padding technique may not prove better than standard closure, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer lymphocele prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MASTECTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

CH Compiègne

Compiègne, 60321, France
CH Soissons

Soissons, 02209, France
CHU Amiens

Amiens, 80054, France

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