Simple surgical padding may cut painful fluid collections after mastectomy
NCT ID NCT02894021
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
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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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Locations
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CH Compiègne
Compiègne, 60321, France
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CH Soissons
Soissons, 02209, France
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80054, France