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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jacksonville, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 16, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 16, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 16, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06783179 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
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brian D. Rinker, MD — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Clinical Trials Referral Office
- Email: mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu
- Phone: 855-776-0015
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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.