Can a vacuum dressing stop Post-Mastectomy fluid pockets?

NCT ID NCT07607366

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Dalarna County Council, Sweden Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a negative pressure wound dressing (PICO) can reduce the risk of seroma—a common fluid buildup—after mastectomy for breast cancer. About 76 women will be randomly assigned to get either the standard dressing or the PICO device, which they wear for a week. Researchers will also check for infections, bleeding, and wound healing problems.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: PICO negative pressure wound therapy device (Smith and Nephew)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give surgeons a simple way to lower the chance of fluid buildup after mastectomy, reducing discomfort and extra visits.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 76 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The device must be worn for 7 days and may cause minor vibration noise.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm female breast carcinoma Seroma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER FEMALE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Falu Lasarett
RECRUITING

Falun, 79182, Sweden

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