Breast size reduction for people with heavy, painful breasts
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at who might qualify for breast reduction surgery in Sweden’s public healthcare system. It aims to match people with very large breasts and related symptoms to treatment criteria, and compare groups who do and do not meet those standards.
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Who can take part
- Be older than 18 years
- Have very large breast size (more than 800 ml)
- Have symptoms from overly large breasts (like pain or discomfort)
- Have a certain BMI: under 25 if you’re under 50, and under 2 if you’re over 50
- Do not currently smoke
- Be able to give consent and understand Swedish
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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