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Breast cancer reconstruction study: which implant placement hurts less?

NCT ID NCT05527769

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 27 women with breast cancer who had a mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with an implant. The implant was placed either above the chest muscle (prepectoral) or below it (subpectoral). Researchers measured pain, arm function, quality of life, and complications to better understand how each technique affects recovery. The goal was not to declare a winner, but to gather information to help tailor surgery to each patient.

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 study could help surgeons choose the best implant placement technique to reduce pain and improve recovery after mastectomy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, non-randomized study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It aims to observe, not prove, which technique is better.

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Study facts

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Participants

27 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Finished

Nov 2023

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.

Who is studied

Major patients followed for breast cancer with indication of mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction by prosthesis.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Major patients 2. With breast cancer and indication for total mastectomy 3. With a desire for immediate breast reconstruction 4. Total mastectomy procedure and Immediate Breast Reconstruction by Pre-pectoral or Retro-Pectoral prosthesis 5. Information of the patient and collection of his/her non-opposition 6. Affiliation with a social securitý scheme, or beneficiary of such a scheme Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prophylactic mastectomies 2. Metastatic patients 3. Patients requiring another surgical technique 4. Person in an emergency situation, person of legal age under legal protection (adult under guardianship, curators or safeguard of justice), or unable to express consent, 5. Impossibility to submit to the medical follow-up of the trial for geographical, social or psychological reasons 6. Pregnant or likely to be pregnant

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer female breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer female

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut de Cancerologie de L'Ouest

    Saint-Herblain, 44805, France

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