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Status unknownNCT06565845Updated Aug 22, 2024

Analysis of Various Treatment Methods of Granulomatous Lobular Mastitis

An observational study in Granulomatous Mastitis, sponsored by First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University. Status unknown at 1 site in China. Open to female participants aged 15 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-08-22.

Sponsored by First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University · Observational

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Study type
Observational
Model
Case-control
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrollment
350
Ages
15 Years to 65 Years
Sex
Female
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-12

Among 10 studies in Granulomatous Mastitis with a site in China — 2 open to participants now, 3 under way, none of them phase 3. Granulomatous Mastitis · China.

Started
2024
with 3 others
Observational
4 of 10
none open now
Registered
7th of 10
by date
Lead sponsor
2 of 10
First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University

Among the 10 studies in Granulomatous Mastitis with a site in China, this one is one of 4 that started in 2024, is one of 4 observational ones, and was the 7th registered.

Granulomatous Mastitis

22 studies on the registry are indexed under Granulomatous Mastitis; 7 are open to participants now.

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Open to participants now

2 of the 10 studies in Granulomatous Mastitis with a site in China are open now. Recruiting first, the newest first:

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Who these studies take

Of the 2 Granulomatous Mastitis studies recruiting now, 2 set no upper age limit and none stop at 75 or younger; none take children under 18; none take healthy volunteers.

This study: 15 Years to 65 Years · female.

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Study summary

Granulomatous lobular mastitis (GLM) is a rare benign breast disease that is difficult to distinguish from breast cancer based on clinical and imaging findings, and there is currently no standard treatment. This study aims to analyze the clinical characteristics and demographic data of GLM patients and to compare the overall effectiveness of three treatment methods: surgery alone, triple anti-tuberculosis drug therapy alone, and combined surgery with triple anti-tuberculosis drug therapy, with the goal of providing new insights for clinical treatment.

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In recent years, the incidence of this disease has been increasing annually. The incidence of GLM is region-specific, being higher in Mediterranean regions and Asian countries. The etiology is currently unclear, but many studies suggest that GLM is associated with autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, and microbial infections . GLM has a long course, is difficult to treat, and prone to recurrence, causing significant trauma to the patient's breast appearance and overall well-being. Currently, the main treatment methods for GLM include surgical treatment, drug therapy, combined surgery with drug therapy, and close observation. Surgical treatment options mainly include abscess incision and drainage, segmental resection, subcutaneous mastectomy, mastectomy, and breast reconstruction. Although surgical treatment can rapidly improve the condition, the recurrence rate reported in the literature ranges from 5% to 50% . Although GLM is a benign disease, it can severely impact the patient's normal life, causing physical and psychological trauma. However, few studies have included patients' subjective treatment experiences in the evaluation of treatment outcomes.

To date, there have been no studies comparing the efficacy of three treatment methods (surgery alone, triple anti-tuberculosis drug therapy alone, and combined surgery with triple anti-tuberculosis drug therapy) in the same population of GLM patients. This study aims to compare the efficacy and patient satisfaction of these three treatment methods, with the hope of providing new insights for clinical treatment options.

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Conditions studied

  • Granulomatous Mastitis

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Keywords

  • Granulomatous lobular mastitis
  • surgical treatment
  • antituberculosis therapy
  • surgery combined with anti-tuberculosis therapy
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
15 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Sampling method
Probability sample

Study population

Female patients with GLM who were treated at the Breast Surgery Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University were selected.Patients with GLM mostly present with unilateral disease, and the lesions can be located in any part of the breast. Arthritis and lower limb erythema nodosum are rare.

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Inclusion criteria

  • non-lactating and aged 15-65 years
  • histopathological confirmation of GLM
  • normal liver and kidney function

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • lactating and pregnant women
  • allergies to rifampin, isoniazid, or ethambutol
  • concurrent malignant breast tumors
  • severe underlying diseases
  • other conditions deemed unsuitable by the investigator and
  • refusal to participate in the study
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Study design

Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrollment
350 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • surgery group

    The patients underwent surgery

    Procedure: Surgery

  • triple anti-tuberculosis drug therapy group

    The patients were treated with triple anti-tuberculosis drugs

    Drug: triple anti-tuberculosis drug

  • combination therapy group

    The patients were treated with surgery first, and then took triple anti-tuberculosis drugs after surgery

    Procedure: Surgery · Drug: triple anti-tuberculosis drug

Interventions

  • ProcedureSurgery

    patients underwent complete excision of the inflammatory breast tissue and some surrounding normal tissue under combined intravenous with inhalation anesthesia. Damaged skin was also removed.

  • Drugtriple anti-tuberculosis drug

    Patients took oral rifampin (450 mg/day), isoniazid (300 mg/day), and ethambutol (15 mg/kg/day).

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Differences in the cure rate of the three treatment modalities

    According to the treatment method, the patients were divided into three groups: surgery group, triple anti-TB drug treatment group, and combination treatment group. IBM SPSS 27.0 software was used for statistical analysis. The cure rate was compared among the three groups.

    Time frame: Baseline

  2. Differences in the recurrence rate of the three treatment modalities

    According to the treatment method, the patients were divided into three groups: surgery group, triple anti-TB drug treatment group, and combination treatment group. IBM SPSS 27.0 software was used for statistical analysis. The recurrence rate was compared among the three groups.

    Time frame: Baseline

  3. Differences in the incidence of adverse reactions of the three treatment modalities

    According to the treatment method, the patients were divided into three groups: surgery group, triple anti-TB drug treatment group, and combination treatment group. IBM SPSS 27.0 software was used for statistical analysis. The incidence of adverse reactions was compared among the three groups.

    Time frame: Baseline

Secondary outcomes

  1. Differences in the patient satisfaction score (points) of the three treatment modalities

    According to the treatment method, the patients were divided into three groups: surgery group, triple anti-TB drug treatment group, and combination treatment group. IBM SPSS 27.0 software was used for statistical analysis. The patient satisfaction score (points) was compared among the three groups.

    Time frame: Baseline

  2. Differences in the treatment duration (months) of the three treatment modalities

    According to the treatment method, the patients were divided into three groups: surgery group, triple anti-TB drug treatment group, and combination treatment group. IBM SPSS 27.0 software was used for statistical analysis. The treatment duration (months) was compared among the three groups.

    Time frame: Baseline

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • First affiliated hospital of Harbin medical university
    Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Publications

  • Kessler E, Wolloch Y. Granulomatous mastitis: a lesion clinically simulating carcinoma. Am J Clin Pathol. 1972 Dec;58(6):642-6. doi: 10.1093/ajcp/58.6.642. No abstract available. PubMed 4674439 ↗
  • Yuan QQ, Xiao SY, Farouk O, Du YT, Sheybani F, Tan QT, Akbulut S, Cetin K, Alikhassi A, Yaghan RJ, Durur-Subasi I, Altintoprak F, Eom TI, Alper F, Hasbahceci M, Martinez-Ramos D, Oztekin PS, Kwong A, Pluguez-Turull CW, Brownson KE, Chandanwale S, Habibi M, Lan LY, Zhou R, Zeng XT, Bai J, Bai JW, Chen QR, Chen X, Zha XM, Dai WJ, Dai ZJ, Feng QY, Gao QJ, Gao RF, Han BS, Hou JX, Hou W, Liao HY, Luo H, Liu ZR, Lu JH, Luo B, Ma XP, Qian J, Qin JY, Wei W, Wei G, Xu LY, Xue HC, Yang HW, Yang WG, Zhang CJ, Zhang F, Zhang GX, Zhang SK, Zhang SQ, Zhang YQ, Zhang YP, Zhang SC, Zhao DW, Zheng XM, Zheng LW, Xu GR, Zhou WB, Wu GS. Correction: Management of granulomatous lobular mastitis: an international multidisciplinary consensus (2021 edition). Mil Med Res. 2022 Aug 23;9(1):47. doi: 10.1186/s40779-022-00408-w. No abstract available. PubMed 35999646 ↗
  • Akcan A, Akyildiz H, Deneme MA, Akgun H, Aritas Y. Granulomatous lobular mastitis: a complex diagnostic and therapeutic problem. World J Surg. 2006 Aug;30(8):1403-9. doi: 10.1007/s00268-005-0476-0. PubMed 16847715 ↗
  • Shang B, Zhang T, Liu C, Lu J, Cui C, Feng J, Zhou Y. Analysis of three treatment methods for granulomatous lobular mastitis: a retrospective study in a single center. Front Oncol. 2025 Apr 30;15:1588836. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1588836. eCollection 2025. PubMed 40371221 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reached

Started Aug 2024 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Sep 2024, 1 month after the start.

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Registered
Aug 18, 2024
First posted
Aug 22, 2024
StartActual
Aug 19, 2024
Primary completionEst.
Sep 19, 2024
CompletionEst.
Oct 19, 2024
Last update
Aug 22, 2024
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 22, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06565845
Lead sponsor
First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 22, 2024
Start date
Aug 19, 2024
Primary completion
Sep 19, 2024 (estimated)
Completion
Oct 19, 2024 (estimated)
Last update
Aug 22, 2024

Study contacts

Yi Zhou
Contact
lubj2001@163.com
+86-0451-85552102
Jing Feng
study director · First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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