Breast cancer reconstruction study: which implant placement hurts less?

NCT ID NCT05527769

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 27 women with breast cancer who had a mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with an implant. The implant was placed either above the chest muscle (prepectoral) or below it (subpectoral). Researchers measured pain, arm function, quality of life, and complications to better understand how each technique affects recovery. The goal was not to declare a winner, but to gather information to help tailor surgery to each patient.

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 study could help surgeons choose the best implant placement technique to reduce pain and improve recovery after mastectomy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, non-randomized study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It aims to observe, not prove, which technique is better.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer female breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER FEMALE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Institut de Cancerologie de L'Ouest

Saint-Herblain, 44805, France

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