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Comparison of the reference values for the BREAST-Q modules for mastectomy, breast-conserving therapy, and breast reconstruction between a German population and the existing U.S. reference values

Comparison of the reference values for the BREAST-Q modules for mastectomy, breast-conserving therapy, and breast reconstruction between a German population and the existing U.S. reference values - BRIDGE

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00040912
Enrollment
165
Registered
2026-07-09
Start date
2025-12-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Malignant tumor of the breast C50

Interventions

Group 1: Healthy women without breast disease or a history of breast surgery A one-time, anonymous online survey of women aged 18 and older with no history of breast disease or breast surgery, using t

Sponsors

Department für Frauengesundheit
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - No known breast conditions (e.g., mastopathy, fibroadenomas, breast cancer) in the medical history - No history of breast surgery (e.g., breast augmentation, reduction, lift, reconstructive procedures, breast cancer surgery) - Be able to complete a questionnaire independently and legibly - Electronic consent to participate in the study - Sufficient knowledge of German to be able to answer the questionnaire confidently and without assistance

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Past or current breast disease - Surgery on one or both breasts - Pregnancy or breastfeeding within the last 12 months - Mental health conditions involving body image disturbances - Lack of patient consent - Insufficient knowledge of German that would interfere with providing valid responses to the questionnaire

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Score for the BREAST-Q domain “Satisfaction with Breasts” (0–100 points) in the German sample compared to the published U.S. reference value

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Scores for the BREAST-Q domains “Physical Well-Being,” “Psychosocial Well-Being,” and “Sexual Well-Being” compared to U.S. reference values The influence of age, BMI, educational attainment, and household income on scores for the BREAST-Q domains (particularly “Satisfaction with Breasts”)

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactJannik Kandzi

Department für Frauengesundheit

jannik.kandzi@med.uni-tuebingen.de07071-29 82211

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026