Robot-Assisted mastectomy: smaller scars, same safety?
NCT ID NCT07292246
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a handheld robotic tool called HandX to help surgeons perform a nipple-sparing mastectomy through a single small incision. The goal is to remove breast tissue while keeping the skin and nipple, leading to less scarring and better cosmetic results. About 15 women who already need a mastectomy for breast cancer or genetic risk will take part. Researchers will track surgery success, complications, and patient satisfaction for up to a year.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2029
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- 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 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Age ≥ 18 years old * Indication for therapeutic or prophylactic (risk-reducing) mastectomy for: 1. early invasive breast cancer (Clinical Stage I-II at diagnosis) undergoing primary surgery 2. early invasive breast cancer (Clinical Stage I-II at diagnosis) undergoing surgery post systemic (neoadjuvant) therapy with clinical evidence of partial or complete response 3. ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), or 4. BRCA or other breast cancer - related genetic mutation carriers, or 5. high risk for development of breast cancer. * Breast volume: cup sizes A to C as defined by underwear size, expected implant volume \<550cc and glandular ptosis not exceeding Grade I Regnault's classification. * ECOG / WHO Performance Status \<2 * Subject with signed and dated informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Chest wall or skin invasion * Extended lymph node involvement at diagnosis (cN2) * Inflammatory breast cancer * Tumor distance from nipple - areola complex \<1cm on imaging studies * Active smoking/nicotine use within 4 weeks pre-op (combustible tobacco, vaping, nicotine pouches, NRT) * BMI \>35 * High risk patients with severe and poorly controlled co-morbid conditions (including but not limited to diabetes, heart disease, renal failure or liver dysfunction) * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Psychiatric, addictive, or any disorders which compromise the ability to give informed consent for participation in this study * Subject without signed and dated informed consent form
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mediterraneo Hospital
RECRUITINGGlyfada, Attica, 16675, Greece
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