Clinical trials: Breast Reconstruction
Mastectomy; Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Examining and Comparing the Temporal Changes and Results of Cosmetic, Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction Achieved With Immediate and Delayed-immediate Implant-based Breast Reconstruction Procedures and Contralateral Symmetrization Techniques
This is a response-adaptive (RAR) prospective randomized study with a long-term follow-up and the aim of this clinical study is to measure with qualitative and quantitative indicators the changes in cosmetic results, quality of…
- Conditions
- Mastectomy; Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04356235
- Testing
- A: expander-silicone implant exchange and contralateral symmetrization with mastopexy and if needed with volume reduction, B: expander-silicone implant exchange with contralateral symmetrization with mastopexy and Ultrapro sling, C: expander-silicone implant exchange and contralateral symmetrization with mastopexy and silicone implant augmentation
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 528 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Oncology, Hungary
Breast Cancer
ciNPT in Autologous Abdominal Tissue Breast Reconstruction
In women who undergo mastectomy for the treatment of breast cancer, autologous reconstruction using the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is a common surgical procedure that aims to restore both the appearance and…
- Trial name
- NCT04985552
- Testing
- DIEP Breast Reconstruction, ciNPT, Conventional Tape Dressings
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Breast Reduction, Reduction Mammoplasty
Risk of Hematoma After Ketorolac Use in Reduction Mammoplasty.
The investigators hope to answer the question, "does ketorolac increase the risk of hematoma after reduction mammoplasty?" using a case-control study.
- Conditions
- Breast Reduction, Reduction Mammoplasty, Hematoma, Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT03280043
- Testing
- Hematoma
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Implant Complication, Implant Infection
Local Antibiotics for Breast Implants
The BREAST-AB Trial is a multi-center, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating the efficacy of local application of gentamicin, vancomycin and cefazolin in decreasing all-cause implant explantation after…
- Conditions
- Implant Complication, Implant Infection, Implant Site Infection, Implant Capsular Contracture
- Trial name
- BREAST-AB (NCT04731025)
- Testing
- Gentamicin, Cefazolin and Vancomycin
- Where
- 8 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,003 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mikkel Herly
Breast Cancer
Study of Breast Cancer Shrinkage Modes After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With Whole-mount Serial Sections and Three-dimensional Pathological and MRI Reconstruction
The main clinical goal of NAC is to down-stage the primary tumor for BCS,yet BCS after NAC has been associated with significantly higher ipsilateral breast tumor recurrences.The accuracy of breast tumor excision in BCS can…
- Trial name
- BCSMANC (NCT01917578)
- Testing
- Ultrasound, CNB, BCS, Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute
Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction, Sexual Wellness
Sexual Well-being of Women Undergoing Mastectomy and Reconstruction
The study plans to collect data from patients on sexual well-being after mastectomy and immediate reconstruction by surveys. This data can support preoperative patient counselling and the prevention and care of adverse effects of…
- Trial name
- NCT07234461
- Testing
- Survey using a questionnaire.
- Where
- 19 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- European Institute of Oncology
Breast Implant; Complications, Breast Implantation; Methods, Safety and Performance
Safety and Performance of Motiva® Sizers
The Motiva® Sizer clinical study is a four-year, multicenter, post-marketing, and cohort study, designed to confirm the safety and performance of Motiva® Sizer in breast augmentation or reconstruction procedures.
- Conditions
- Breast Implant; Complications, Breast Implantation; Methods, Safety and Performance, Mammaplasty, Breast Reconstruction
- Trial name
- NCT06274736
- Testing
- Motiva Sizer
- Where
- Costa Rica
- Volunteers
- 133 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Establishment Labs
Breast Cancer
One-stage Breast Reconstruction Using Dermal Matrix/Implant Versus Two-stage Expander/Implant Procedure
Currently the two-stage tissue expander/implant (TE/I) technique is the standard breast reconstructive option for breast cancer patients selected for immediate, skin-sparing mastectomy.
- Trial name
- AllodermRCT (NCT00956384)
- Testing
- One-stage dermal matrix/implant procedure, Two-stage tissue expander/implant procedure
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 198 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Bacterial Infection, Anti-infective Agents
Postoperative Antibiotic Requirements Following Immediate Breast Reconstruction
Antibiotics are used routinely in postoperative tissue expander based breast reconstruction (TE) and autologous flap (AF) breast reconstruction procedures.
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infection, Anti-infective Agents, Breast Implantation
- Trial name
- NCT01244698
- Testing
- Cefadroxil discontinued early, Cefadroxil until drain removal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Breast Reconstruction, Patient Education
Educational Session To Optimize Patient's Breast Reconstruction Experience at McMaster
This pilot study uses a randomized controlled trial design to introduce an educational session for breast reconstruction patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to the (1) control group or the (2) experimental group.
- Trial name
- RESTORE (NCT03743753)
- Testing
- Experimental
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Respiratory Function, Breast Reconstruction
The Effect of Breast Reconstruction Surgery Using Tissue Expanders on Respiratory Functions
This study evaluates the effect of breast reconstruction surgery on respiratory functions. 45 patients elected for unilateral or bilateral breast reconstruction surgery will go through respiratory function examinations a month…
- Trial name
- NCT02491762
- Testing
- respiratory function tests
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yaron Har-Shai
Pain, Postoperative
Pectoralis (II) Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Bupivacaine for Breast Surgery
This is a randomized controlled pilot study evaluating length of pain control with either liposomal bupivacaine or with bupivacaine plus decadron after PEC II injection in patients having bilateral mastectomies with immediate…
- Trial name
- NCT03383198
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine right injection, Liposomal bupivacaine left injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prisma Health-Upstate
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
The SurgiMend PRS Retrospective Study
The SurgiMend® PRS Retrospective Study will evaluate the performance and safety of SurgiMend® PRS and SurgiMend® PRS Meshed when used for soft tissue reinforcement under the product's indications for use.
- Trial name
- NCT05182177
- Testing
- SurgiMend PRS
- Where
- 6 sites in Italy, Switzerland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Breast Neoplasm
Comparison of FlexHD and Alloderm Outcomes in Breast Reconstructive Surgery
FlexHD and Alloderm are two common products used in breast reconstruction to hold tissue expanders and implants in place. There have been few chart review studies comparing outcomes between the two materials in breast…
- Trial name
- NCT02372305
- Testing
- FlexHD, Alloderm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Mammoplasty, Scarring
A Study of Granexin® Gel for the Reduction of Scar Formation in Surgical Wounds Following Bilateral Anchor Incision Breast Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of Granexin® gel in reducing scar formation in surgical incisional wounds.
- Conditions
- Mammoplasty, Scarring, Scar, Breast Reconstruction
- Trial name
- NCT04331080
- Testing
- Granexin® gel 100 μM, Granexin® gel 200 μM, Vehicle gel
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xequel Bio, Inc.
Mammaplasty, Microsurgery
Perioperative Management of DIEP Flaps
By comparison of two different protocols with diverse fluid/ catecholamine administration limits (fluid restriction vs. catecholamine restriction with target systolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg) the investigators would like to…
- Conditions
- Mammaplasty, Microsurgery, Free Tissue Flaps
- Trial name
- NCT03118024
- Testing
- Crystalloid Solutions, Catecholamines
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Regensburg
Surgical Site Infection
Dressing Wear Time After Breast Augmentation With Prosthesis
This study was designed to determine whether the duration of dressing wear following augmentation mammaplasty influence skin colonization and eventually surgical site infections rates.
- Trial name
- NCT01553604
- Testing
- augmentation mammaplasty
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Daniela Francescato Veiga
Seroma, Breast Cancer
Seroma of the Mammary Gland
The study is designed as international, prospective, minimal interventional study in cooperation with EUBREAST e.V. (European Breast Cancer Research Association of Surgical Trialists).
- Conditions
- Seroma, Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, Breast Implant; Complications
- Trial name
- SerMa (NCT05899387)
- Testing
- Swap collection, Seroma punction, Blood sampling
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Augsburg
Infections, Quality of Life
Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether showering with surgical drain tubes in place after first stage breast reconstruction causes increased risk of infection.
- Trial name
- NCT05846438
- Testing
- Showering 48 hours after surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Pain, Postoperative
Single and Double Injection Bilateral Thoracic Paravertebral Blocks in Reduction Mammaplasty
This study compares the analgesic effects and dermatomal blockade distributions of single and double injection bilateral thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) techniques in patients undergoing reduction mammaplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT04517331
- Testing
- Thoracic paravertebral block-single injection, Thoracic paravertebral block-double injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University