Single Versus Double Drains in the Axillary and Pectoral Regions After Modified Radical Mastectomy (NCT07512141) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Single Versus Double Drains in the Axillary and Pectoral Regions After Modified Radical Mastectomy
Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2026-03-27
Plain-language summary
Normally, after this surgery, skin is stitched in the usual simple way, with no quilting, and two drains are put in to remove serosa, one under the arm and one on the chest. In this study, the investigator will use a different type of stitch called a quilting stitch, which helps stick the skin to the chest muscle so there is less serosa collection. The investigator will compare two groups:
* Group A: Quilting stitches with two drains (one under the arm and one on the chest).
* Group B: Quilting stitches with one drain only (under the arm).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients older than 18 years but less than 70 years of age,
* Diagnosed with breast carcinoma.
* All the patients undergoing upfront MRM,
* All patients undergoing MRM post-neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Mastectomy \& sentinel lymph node biopsy
* Breast reconstruction surgery
* Defect covering flaps
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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Seroma Formation
Timeframe: Post-operative day 1 to day 30
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07512141
SponsorSindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation