Breast reconstruction after mastectomy: which approach leads to happier patients?
NCT ID NCT07699913
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at how different types of bilateral breast reconstruction affect women's quality of life and satisfaction. Researchers will compare women who had preventive mastectomy (due to high risk) with those who had therapeutic mastectomy (due to cancer), and also consider the timing and type of reconstruction. Participants fill out the BREAST-Q questionnaire to measure their well-being and satisfaction starting three months after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help surgeons and patients choose the best reconstruction approach to improve long-term well-being.
- What could go wrong
- As an observational study, it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or reconstruction methods.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 115 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients treated at CHU Grenoble Alpes for bilateral breast reconstruction between January 1, 2015, and January 1, 2026, in the plastic surgery and gynecology departments (departments performing breast reconstruction procedures).
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Age ≥ 18 years * Bilateral mastectomy * Breast reconstruction between January 1, 2015, and January 1, 2026 * No objection to the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individual under guardianship or curatorship, or deprived of liberty * Reconstruction not completed by January 1, 2026.
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