Clinical trials
Breast Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting breast surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 196 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04373655Recruiting
Lymph node surgery after chemotherapy for invasive breast cancer
This trial studies how doctors should operate on lymph nodes after you finish chemotherapy given before surgery. It may help improve treatment planning for people whose breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, but not to distant organs.
Esslingen am NeckarAges 18 years+ - NCT05412225RecruitingPhase 1
Pre-surgery radiation, then mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction
This Phase 1 study looks at giving radiation before surgery for people with locally advanced breast cancer, then performing a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. It aims to see whether this combined approach can shrink the cancer before surgery and safely allow reconstruction afterward.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT02945579Recruiting
Testing skipping breast surgery or radiation for top responders
This trial studies whether some people with early-stage breast cancer who respond extremely well to hormone/chemo/targeted treatment can safely skip breast surgery and/or radiation. It aims to reduce side effects without increasing cancer risk in carefully selected patients.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 30 years+ - NCT07460297Enrolling by invitation
Antibiotic and iodine for infection prevention in breast reconstruction
This trial tests if a combination of a pseudomonas bacteria injection and an iodine solution can help prevent infections in women having immediate breast reconstruction with implants after mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT07261904Recruiting
Study of a medical tattoo for nipple reconstruction
This trial tests a medical tattoo called BIOCHROMADERM® for women or men who need a nipple-areola tattoo after breast reconstruction surgery. It checks if the tattoo is safe and works well.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06642142Recruiting
When numbness starts after a spine block for breast surgery
This study is testing how quickly numbness starts after a specific type of pain block (erector spinae plane block) given before breast surgery. It may help people who are having breast surgery and are healthy enough to receive this block.
Latina, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT04797299Recruiting
Testing surgery alone for low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ
This trial studies whether removing the abnormal breast cells with breast-conserving surgery only (without additional treatment) is enough for people with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). It may help some patients avoid extra treatments if their risk is very low.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 46 years+ - NCT05782686Recruiting
Shaving wound skin regularly after breast-conserving surgery
This study looks at whether regularly removing (shaving) small amounts of skin during recovery can improve surgical healing and outcomes. It focuses on people having breast-conserving surgery for certain early breast cancers.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06463600Recruiting
Magnetic clip to mark tumors before chemotherapy for breast cancer
This trial tests using a tiny magnetic clip to mark the tumor before chemotherapy for breast cancer. The goal is to help surgeons find and remove the tumor more accurately during breast-conserving surgery.
Gothenburg, GöteborgAges 18 years+ - NCT06082206Recruiting
Nerve blocks to prevent long-term pain after breast cancer surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (pectoral nerve block vs. paravertebral block) to see which one better prevents long-term pain after breast cancer surgery.
AsyutAges 20–65 - NCT06773143Recruiting
Esketamine for sleep quality during breast cancer chemo
This trial tests whether a low dose of esketamine can improve sleep quality in women with breast cancer who are receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy. If you have trouble sleeping during treatment, this study may find a new way to help.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07528638Recruiting
Nerve monitoring during breast cancer lymph node surgery
This study tests whether special nerve-monitoring equipment and a specific type of surgical tool can reduce nerve damage during lymph node removal surgery for breast cancer. Researchers want to see if these techniques help preserve arm and shoulder function after surgery.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–70 - NCT05032768Recruiting
Study links between skin bacteria and radiation skin reactions
This study looks at how changes in the skin’s normal bacteria (microbiome) relate to getting redness, irritation, or rash after breast radiation. It may help doctors predict who is more likely to have skin side effects after reconstruction and radiation.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05314114Recruiting
Skipping underarm surgery for some breast cancers after chemotherapy
This trial studies whether it’s safe to skip removing underarm lymph nodes (axillary surgery) for people with certain breast cancers after they respond to “NACT,” a type of chemotherapy. It also uses planned breast-conserving surgery and whole-breast radiation to see if outcomes stay similar while reducing surgery-related side effects.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05603078Recruiting
Breast cancer surgery with a tumor-bed boost and standard radiation
This study looks at whether adding extra targeted radiation to the tumor area before breast-conserving surgery, then using modern breast surgery techniques and whole-breast radiation afterward, improves outcomes for early-stage breast cancer. You may be offered a treatment plan designed to better treat the area where the tumor was removed.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Up to 55 years - NCT05439005RecruitingPhase 3
Opioid-free anesthesia for breast reconstructive flap surgery
This trial compares opioid-free anesthesia with opioid-based anesthesia during breast free-flap reconstruction surgery. It aims to see whether avoiding opioids can improve safety and comfort around the time of surgery.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05360290Recruiting
Study checks cancer cells in breast tissue after surgery
This trial looks for circulating tumor cells—cancer cells that may travel in the blood—after standard breast cancer treatment, including chemotherapy before surgery and surgery itself. It may help doctors understand who might be at higher risk and tailor follow-up care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06970275Recruiting
PET-CT imaging study for cancer surgery patients
This trial uses a special PET-CT scanner to take high-resolution images of cancer tumors that have been surgically removed. The goal is to see how well these images match the results from standard lab tests, such as pathology, and to track long-term outcomes.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT03909282Recruiting
Surgery now versus radiation then delayed surgery for DCIS
This trial compares two approaches for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): having surgery first versus getting radiation first and then having surgery later. It aims to see which plan controls DCIS better while affecting treatment timing and outcomes.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05334459Recruiting
Radiation and medicines after surgery for new metastatic breast cancer
This trial looks at giving radiation and anti-cancer medicines after surgery to treat newly diagnosed (de novo) metastatic breast cancer. It may help patients by improving local control of the breast area while also treating cancer throughout the body.
AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT06348134RecruitingPhase 2
Anti-HER2 Therapy Before and After Surgery for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
This trial tests a targeted therapy (anti-HER2) given before and after surgery for Nigerian women with HER2-positive breast cancer. It aims to see if this treatment helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Ikeja, LagosAges 18 years+ - NCT04553770RecruitingPhase 2
Trastuzumab deruxtecan with or without anastrozole for early breast cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether trastuzumab deruxtecan alone or combined with anastrozole can control early-stage breast cancer that is HER2-low and hormone-receptor positive. It aims to improve outcomes after initial surgical treatment by targeting cancer cells that may have low levels of HER2.
Fullerton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06835426Recruiting
Imaging removed tissue during cancer surgery
This study tests a high-resolution PET-CT scanner that takes pictures of tissue removed during surgery to help doctors see if all the cancer has been removed. You might qualify if you are having surgery for a range of cancers including breast, prostate, thyroid, skin, gastrointestinal, or brain tumors.
Ghent, Oost VlaanderenAges 18 years+ - NCT05217966Recruiting
Radiation before possible breast surgery for early ER-positive cancer
This study gives radiation to the breast before surgery to see if some people can safely delay or even skip surgery. It targets women with a small, node-negative, ER-positive breast cancer with low genetic risk.
Montreal, QuebecAges 50 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for breast surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 196 recruiting breast surgery studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a breast surgery trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a breast surgery trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.