3D printed breast models may help cancer patients choose surgery
NCT ID NCT05755984
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 40 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving breast cancer patients a 3D printed model of their breast helps them make better surgery decisions. Twenty women who need surgery for breast cancer will be randomly assigned to get either a 3D model or standard scans. Researchers will measure how conflicted patients feel about their decision using a questionnaire.
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Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
3D printed breast model
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help breast cancer patients feel more confident and less conflicted when choosing their surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 people. It only measures decision-making, not health outcomes, and may not apply to all patients.
Conditions
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