Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Evaluating patient outcomes and satisfaction after mastectomy care at Mayo Clinic Florida's Care Hotel

Official title: Postoperative Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction for Patients Admitted to the Mayo Clinic Florida Care Hotel After Mastectomy and Tissue Expander Placement

Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT06783179 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how women feel and recover after mastectomy surgery when they stay at a special Care Hotel compared to those who go home or stay in a regular hospital.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorMayo Clinic
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Jacksonville, Florida)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 16, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 16, 2027
Study endsDecember 16, 2027
Registry record updatedJune 2, 2026
Trial IDNCT06783179 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are women who have undergone mastectomy followed by tissue expander reconstruction for breast cancer or high-risk gene mutation prophylaxis.

Probably not a fit

Patients younger than 18 years old 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 assesses the postoperative outcomes of women who have undergone mastectomy and tissue expander placement for breast cancer. It compares the experiences of patients admitted to the innovative Care Hotel at Mayo Clinic Florida, which offers a comfortable environment with nursing care and virtual monitoring, against those who are either discharged home or admitted to a standard hospital. The study aims to identify any postoperative complications and gather patient satisfaction data through medical record reviews and surveys.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient recovery experiences and outcomes after mastectomy procedures.

How similar studies have gone: While this specific model of care is innovative, similar studies evaluating postoperative outcomes in alternative care settings have shown promising results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Women who underwent mastectomy followed by tissue expander reconstruction for breast cancer or high-risk gene mutation prophylaxis followed by immediate tissue expander reconstruction who are either admitted to the Care Hotel post operatively, discharge home or admitted to the hospital.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Younger than 18 years old.

Where it's running

  • Mayo Clinic in Florida
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.