Beauty treatments after breast cancer surgery: a study that never happened

NCT ID NCT00210145

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study aimed to see if offering aesthetic care (like makeup and skincare) to women who had a mastectomy or lumpectomy for breast cancer could improve their body image and quality of life. It planned to compare women who received these sessions with those who did not. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

aesthetic care (makeup, skincare sessions)

What this could lead to

If it had succeeded, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help breast cancer patients feel better about their appearance and quality of life after surgery.

What could go wrong

The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results exist. Even if conducted, the benefits would be limited to emotional well-being, not cancer treatment.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut Bergonié - Centre Régional de Luttre Contre le Cancer de Bordeaux et du Sud Ouest

    Bordeaux, 33076, France