BREAST SURGERY

This study looks at women with breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes under the arm, found before surgery. Normally, doctors remove many lymph nodes, which can cause arm swelling and pain. The trial tests if removing only the first few affected nodes is just as effective fo…

This pilot study tests a device called BLOOM43 that warms the breast skin the night before reconstructive surgery after mastectomy. The goal is to see if preconditioning reduces skin necrosis (tissue death) and improves healing. Sixty women undergoing immediate breast reconstruct…

This study tests whether two types of breathing exercises—pranayama and pursed-lip breathing—can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve vital signs in women after breast surgery. 126 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: pranayama, pursed-lip breathing, or sta…

This study tests whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) during breast cancer surgery can help prevent or reduce negative emotions like anxiety and depression after the operation. About 232 women will receive either real or sham stimulation for 30 minut…

This small pilot study will test whether a special gel called CO2Lift can reduce wound breakdown after breast reduction surgery. Ten women will have the gel applied to one breast and a placebo to the other, and researchers will track healing for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see …

This study looks back at medical records of 5,000 adults who had breast surgery using MOLLI markers. The goal is to see how often the markers are found during surgery and removed with the tissue. No new treatments are tested—just data from standard care is reviewed.