Which breast reduction surgery works best for men? new study reveals answers
NCT ID NCT07485309
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two surgical techniques for treating gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts) in 64 men with mild to moderate severity. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either periareolar excision or pull-through surgery, and their satisfaction with chest appearance was measured over 6 months. The goal was to determine which method leads to better outcomes based on the specific type of gynecomastia.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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64 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male patients aged 18 to 50 years * Clinically diagnosed Simon Grade I-IIb gynecomastia * Persistent gynecomastia for more than 18 months * Candidates for surgical correction under general anesthesia * Provided written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Simon Grade III gynecomastia requiring skin excision * Gynecomastia secondary to untreated endocrine disorders * Chronic hepatic or renal disease * Suspected or confirmed breast malignancy * Previous gynecomastia surgery * Active infection * Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders * Contraindications to general anesthesia
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kafr El-Sheikh University Hospital
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, 33516, Egypt
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