Impact of breast implants on mammography screening outcomes
Official title: Effect of Breast Implants om Mammography Screening
Run by Vastra Gotaland Region · NCT05222100 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how having breast implants affects mammogram screenings and the costs involved for women who get them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 2500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vastra Gotaland Region Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 12, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 3, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05222100 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women who are participating in mammography screening programs and have breast implants.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have breast implants or are not participating in mammography screening programs may 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 aims to assess the prevalence of breast implants among women undergoing mammography screening and to evaluate how these implants affect the frequency and types of examinations as well as associated healthcare costs. By surveying participants in the mammography screening program, the study seeks to gather data that could inform future screening practices and healthcare policies. The methodology involves collecting and analyzing data from women with breast implants who are part of the screening program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that improve mammography screening protocols for women with breast implants, potentially enhancing early detection of breast cancer.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be limited studies specifically addressing the impact of breast implants on mammography, related research has explored the implications of implants on breast cancer detection, suggesting a need for further investigation in this area.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women participating in the mammography screening program. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Sahlgrenska university hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emma Hansson, MD,PhD
- Email: emma.em.hansson@vgregion.se
- Phone: +46313421000
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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.