Scientists probe hidden oxygen changes during breast cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT03797482
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how oxygen levels in breast tumors change during surgery and how those changes affect gene activity. Researchers will take small tumor samples at three points during surgery from 500 women with breast cancer. The goal is to understand the body's response to surgery, not to test a new treatment.
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 reveal how surgery affects breast cancer cells at a genetic level, potentially guiding future treatments to improve outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and may not lead to any new therapies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tata Memorial Center
RECRUITINGMumbai, Maharashtra, 400012, India
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