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Which drain works best after mastectomy? new study has answers

NCT ID NCT07621575

Symptom relief Sponsor: MOHAMED GAMAL AHMED ARAKEEB Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 157 women with breast cancer who had a mastectomy. It compared two ways to drain fluid after surgery: active drainage (using suction) and passive drainage (gravity). The goal was to see which method led to less fluid buildup (seroma), shorter drain time, and fewer complications like infection or skin death. Results could help improve recovery after mastectomy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
drainage procedure (active vs passive)
What this could lead to
If one method works better, it could reduce discomfort and speed recovery after mastectomy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial comparing two standard techniques, so no major breakthrough is expected. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

157 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patient diagnosed with breast carcinoma planned for MRM Exclusion Criteria: * • Previous breast surgery. * Active infection. * Recurrent or metastatic breast cancer (Stage IV). * Un-controlled diabetes mellitus (HbA1C \>7). * Coagulopathy disease. * Use of anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications. * Bilateral breast cancer. * Loss to follow-up within one month of drain removal. * Pregnancy. * Male breast cancer patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma wild type ABeta2M amyloidosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Brest cancer Drain effect Modified radical mastectomy Seroma formation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kafrelsheikh University

    Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt

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