Seroma of the Mammary Gland (NCT05899387) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingNot Applicable
Seroma of the Mammary Gland
Germany2,000 participantsStarted 2024-04-01
Plain-language summary
The study is designed as international, prospective, minimal interventional study in cooperation with EUBREAST e.V. (European Breast Cancer Research Association of Surgical Trialists). Furthermore, it is planned to initiate a registry for postoperative breast seromas.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria study group and control group 1:
* Written informed consent
* Age ≥ 18 years
* all stages of DCIS or primary breast cancer (T1-T4, N0 or N+, M0) including all histopathological subtypes (ER/PR positive, ER positive/PR negative, Her-2/neu positive and triple negative)
* Surgical procedure planned including ablatio or subcutaneous mastectomy with implant or expander insertion
Inclusion criteria control group 2 and 3:
* Written informed consent
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Surgical procedure planned with implant or expander insertion with or without subcutaneous mastectomy
Exclusion criteria:
* Age \<18 years
* Male sex
* Breast cancer patients planned for breast conserving therapy
* Recurrent breast cancer disease
* History of breast surgery
* Diagnosis of LCIS only
* Pregnancy at time of diagnosis
* Patients with a known immunodeficiency
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Identification of a patient population at increased risk for developing seroma.
Timeframe: Follow-up for each participant: 6 month