Clinical trials: Breast Reductions
Breast Cancer
Soy Isoflavones and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Soy consumption has been associated with reduced risk for developing breast cancer. Soy contains isoflavones which are weak estrogens. The roles of soy isoflavones in reducing breast cancer risk are currently unclear.
- Trial name
- NCT00204490
- Testing
- isoflavones, carbohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Pain, Acute, Nausea
Enhanced Recovery Strategies in Elective Breast Surgery
Postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting are frustrating sequelae of elective breast surgery. Poorly managed postoperative pain can lead to increased opioid use, increased postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), delayed return…
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Nausea, Vomiting, Postoperative, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT03187080
- Testing
- Paravertebral block procedure using either local anesthetic (0.25% bupivacaine) or sterile saline, Enhanced recovery after breast surgery (ERABS) strategies, Paravertebral block using local anesthetic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Breast Carcinoma, Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
EMBr Wave for the Reduction of Hot Flashes in Women With a History of Breast Cancer
This trial studies how well EMBr Wave technology works in reducing hot flashes in women with a history of breast cancer. Hot flashes are a common symptom experienced by menopausal women.
- Conditions
- Breast Carcinoma, Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, Breast Lobular Carcinoma In Situ, Hot Flashes
- Trial name
- NCT05086705
- Testing
- EMBr Wave, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Macromastia
A Study to Evaluate Cutaneous Scar Quality Following Bilateral Breast Reduction With the PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate scar quality following incision with the PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0 using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), and to compare these results to equivalently-aged…
- Trial name
- PRECISE (NCT01284491)
- Testing
- PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0, Traditional Electrosurgery with scalpel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Surgical Technologies
Macromastia
Study of Prineo (Dermabond Protape) Versus Sutures in Breast Procedures
This is a prospective, controlled, randomized, multi-center clinical study of up to 80 patients with full thickness surgical incisions associated with bi-lateral breast procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT00558246
- Testing
- Dermabond Protape (Prineo), Suture
- Where
- 5 sites in Belgium, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Hematoma Postoperative, Venous Thromboembolism
Use of Tranexamic Acid in Reduction Mammoplasty
Breast reduction mammoplasty (BRM) is among the most commonly performed procedures in plastic surgery. However, postoperative hematoma is one of the most common complications following BRM.
- Trial name
- TREX-ARM (NCT04947514)
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Recurrent Ptosis of the Breast
Seri Surgical Scaffold Support of the Lower Pole of the Breast
Will the use of an FDA approved highly purified silk scaffold; Seri Surgical Scaffold help shape and hold the breast up on the chest preventing re-stretching and bottoming out of the breast in breast reduction or…
- Trial name
- SeriSupport (NCT02016612)
- Testing
- Seri Surgical Scaffold
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bengtson Center
Breast Cancer
Metformin for Reduction of Paclitaxel-Related Neuropathy in Patients With Breast Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if metformin can help to control nerve damage (loss of motor or sensory function) that may be caused by treatment with paclitaxel in patients with breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02360059
- Testing
- Metformin, Questionnaires, Sensory and Fine-Motor Tests
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Delayed Healing
PICO Breast Reduction Clinical Study Looking at Incision Healing Complications
The purpose of this study is to see if the use of a single-use negative pressure wound therapy system (NPWT) will have an effect on the reduction of post-surgical incision healing complications following breast reduction surgery…
- Trial name
- NCT01640366
- Testing
- PICO
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Macromastia
PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0 in Bilateral Breast Reduction
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the operative performance of the PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0 during bilateral breast reduction; to monitor and record post-operative pain, adverse events and skin scarring following…
- Trial name
- PRECISE (NCT00986453)
- Testing
- PEAK PlasmaBlade, Traditional Electrosurgery with scalpel
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Surgical Technologies
Breast Cancer
Low-Dose Tamoxifen Citrate in Reducing Breast Cancer Risk in Radiation-Induced Cancer Survivors
Estrogen can cause the growth of breast cancer cells. Hormone therapy using tamoxifen citrate may fight breast cancer by blocking the use of estrogen by the tumor cells This phase IIb trial studies how well low-dose tamoxifen…
- Trial name
- LDTam (NCT01196936)
- Testing
- Tamoxifen Citrate, Digital mammography, immunohistochemistry staining method
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Acupuncture to Prevent Chemotherapy Dose Reduction Due to Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast and Colorectal Cancer Patients (GCC1232)
In this study the investigators will assess how useful and safe acupuncture is in easing the pain, tingling and numbness that is caused by chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01881932
- Testing
- Acupuncture using Seirin® needles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Breast Carcinoma
Lifestyle Intervention for the Reduction of Breast Cancer Risk in Normal Weight Women
This trial studies how well a lifestyle intervention works in reducing breast cancer risk through changing body composition and decreasing inflammation in normal weight women.
- Trial name
- NCT04267796
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Dietary Intervention, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Gender Dysphoria, Opioid Use
The Effect of Pectoral Blocks on Perioperative Pain in Gender Affirmation Top Surgery
Despite recent advancements with regional and local anesthesia, postoperative pain continues to be a major concern for patients undergoing breast surgery.
- Conditions
- Gender Dysphoria, Opioid Use, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04474366
- Testing
- Ropivacaine 0.2% Injectable Solution, Saline (0.9%)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Risk Reduction
Social Media And Risk-reduction Training for Infant Care Practices (SMART)
The goal of this proposal is to address serious and ongoing challenges related to adherence to public health recommendations known to reduce the risk of SIDS.
- Trial name
- SMART (NCT01713868)
- Testing
- Safe Sleep Nursery Education, Breastfeeding Nursery Education, Breastfeeding Mobile Health Messaging
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Pain, Metastatic Breast Cancer
Quell Opioid Reduction and Pain Relief in Patients With Cancer
To study effects the Quell device has on opioid consumption and pain relief in patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Pain, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02809846
- Testing
- Quell
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Scripps Translational Science Institute
Breast Cancer Female
PEMF and PEC Blocks in Mastectomy Reconstruction Patients
This is a prospective randomized controlled double-blind interventional study comparing the effect of pulsed-electromagnetic field device (PEMF), pectoral interfascial block (PIB), and placebo on postoperative pain control.
- Trial name
- NCT03360214
- Testing
- Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Device, Ropivacaine Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Breast Cancer, Mammographic Density
Karolinska Interventional Study of Mammograhic Density (Karisma-1)
A feasibility study, randomising to either 10 or 20 mg of tamoxifen. The primary aim is to identify the time to mammographic density change and piloting the procedures.
- Trial name
- Karisma-1 (NCT04079517)
- Testing
- Tamoxifen
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Efficiency of Surgical Incision Closure, Post-operative Scar
Use of Prineo in Breast Reduction Surgery
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blinded study to compare Prineo™ with subcuticular sutures in 20 women undergoing bilateral breast reduction.
- Trial name
- Prineo (NCT01996917)
- Testing
- Prineo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Breast Cancer
Green Tea and Reduction of Breast Cancer Risk
RATIONALE: Green tea extract contains ingredients (catechins) that may lower the risk of breast cancer. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well green tea extract works in preventing breast cancer compared to a placebo…
- Trial name
- NCT00917735
- Testing
- Green tea extract supplement
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,075 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota