New study aims to find best surgery for men with severe breast enlargement
NCT ID NCT07257445
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will compare different surgical techniques for treating severe gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts) in 45 men aged 18-60. The goal is to see which method gives the best cosmetic results and highest patient satisfaction. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of several surgical approaches, and outcomes like scar quality and satisfaction will be measured.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure (circumareolar skin excision or other techniques)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the best surgical approach for severe gynecomastia, leading to better cosmetic results and higher patient satisfaction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 45 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and any surgery carries risks like scarring, infection, or dissatisfaction with appearance.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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About 45 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Male 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Grade IIb, III gynecomastia according to Simon classification. 2. Age is between 18 years and 60 years old. 3. Stable weight in last 6 months Exclusion Criteria 1- Age is below 18 years and above 60 years. 2- Grade I and IIA gynecomastia according to Simon classification. 3- Psychological problems. 4- Non compliant patient. 5- Unstable weight in last 6 months
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