Advanced breast surgery techniques for better outcomes
Official title: Scarless Advanced Breast Extended Oncoplasty: The ScarABEO Study
Run by Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS · NCT06906237 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new breast surgery techniques to see if they can improve cancer treatment results and the appearance of the breast for patients with early-stage breast cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Padova) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 18, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06906237 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include women aged 18 and older who have undergone specific breast conserving surgeries with chest wall perforator flaps for early-stage breast cancer.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have undergone traditional breast conserving surgery, mastectomy, or have unresectable breast cancer will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients who have undergone breast conserving surgery combined with chest wall perforator flaps for early-stage invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ. It aims to evaluate the oncological and aesthetic outcomes of oncoplastic breast conserving surgery techniques over the past decade. The study will analyze cases treated between 2015 and 2025, specifically looking at patients with a follow-up of at least one year. By examining these advanced surgical techniques, the study seeks to improve both the effectiveness of cancer treatment and the quality of life for survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and aesthetic results for breast cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in using oncoplastic techniques for breast surgery, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients treated with BCS combined with CWPFs for primary stage I-III invasive cancer (IC) or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS); * Patients treated during the last 10 years (2015-2025); * Patients aged 18 years or more; * Cases with at least one-year follow-up. Exclusion Criteria: * Male Patients; * Patients aged less than 18 years; * Patients who underwent traditional breast conserving surgery or OBCS with displacement techniques; * Patients who underwent mastectomy; * Patients who underwent implant-based reconstruction; * Patients with unresectable breast cancer or metastatic disease; * Patients who were lost during follow-up.
Where it's running
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Veneto Institute of Oncology
Padova, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Massimo Ferrucci
- Email: massimoferrucci@gmail.com
- Phone: +39 3331779209
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.