Getting involved as a collaborator in a national research study is a great way to get experience in research and also a vital contribution to improving practice standards for our patients. What's more, it can be a great line on your CV, especially as every doctor is required to show their engagement with evidence based medicine.
Current Studies
On this page you will find information about current MFAC supported studies.
The National Unilateral Nipple Discharge Study (an MFAC collaborative study) is still recruiting and have data on 600 patients which means we are over a quarter of the way to reaching the target of 2200 patients.
The NUND Study aims to answer the following
- Evaluate number of women presenting to UK breast clinics with unilateral nipple discharge
- To determine the incidence of malignancy in women presenting with unilateral nipple discharge.
- To evaluate the best way of investigating these patients by calculating the sensitivity and specificity of commonly
used investigations
The results of this study will be the basis of a new National Guideline for managing nipple discharge.
The collaborators will be PubMed cited Please note, contributing data with a high missing data rate will result in an
acknowledgement and certificate of involvement instead.
To take part in this collaborative study please fill in the following form here.
If any queries please email NUNDproject@gmail.com.
ANTHEM is a feasibility study considering the possibility of a large-scale study comparing the outcomes of oncoplastic breast surgery vs mastectomy +/- immediate reconstruction in women not suitable for BCS. 1st phase is a National Practice Survey, 1 per unit, 10 minutes to complete. All who complete the survey will be listed as a collaborator on the manuscript.
Please complete the survey here.
The Mastitis and Mammary abscess Management Audit is a national multi-centre audit. The aim of the MAMMA study is to describe the current practice in the management of mastitis and breast abscesses in the UK and to provide recommendations for best practices.
This phase is now closed to new centres. Please continue to collect finalise data collection up to the end of August.
For further information contact: mamma.study@gmail.com or see the website
Deadline: Closes 31st August 2021.
This is a quick (5mins) survey looking at current practice for the use of breast implants and the consenting process with regard to BIA-ALCL (breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma). The results of this audit will be used to analyse variation around implant choice, assess how current consenting practice can be improved and assess our patients' preferences.
We have collated over 70 responses – the study is now closed. Thank you to all those who contributed.
MARECA aims to investigate how UK breast units are managing patients with breast cancer locoregional recurrence https://www.ibra-net.com/mareca. The 1st phase of the study is now open with a National Practice Questionnaire. Please complete this survey here with your MDT.
Deadline: Autumn 2021 for 1st Phase