New study aims to predict and prevent pain after mastectomy

NCT ID NCT04989179

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study follows 220 women who had breast cancer surgery to understand why some develop persistent pain afterward. Researchers will track pain, mood, and daily function for 4 months to identify risk factors. The goal is to help doctors counsel patients and take steps to reduce the chance of chronic pain.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors identify women at high risk for chronic pain after mastectomy and take steps to prevent it.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER POST-MASTECTOMY PAIN SYNDROME

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Locations

Changi General Hospital

Singapore, Singapore
KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Singapore, Singapore
Singapore General hospital

Singapore, Singapore, 169608, Singapore

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