Clinical trials: Skin Flaps, open to volunteers
Breast Cancer, Exercise
The Effect of a Post-operative Exercise Programme Versus Standard Care on Physical Fitness of Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flap Reconstruction Surgery
All patients undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer should be offered the option of reconstructive surgery. The Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap or DIEP reconstruction as it is commonly referred to, is becoming the…
- Trial name
- EXERCISE DIEP (NCT07672392)
- Testing
- Structured individualised 12-week post operative exercise programme
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Stage II Cutaneous Melanoma
COmparison of the Use of a PERforator Flap Versus Total Skin GRAft in the Management of Loss of Substance After Resection of Cutaneous Melanoma - Pilot Study
Melanoma is an aggressive and potentially fatal skin cancer and was the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer among both men and women in the United States in 2022.
- Trial name
- COPERGRAM1 (NCT07354152)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Breast Reconstruction, Breast Cancer
Optimizing Postoperative Recovery After Breast Reconstruction With Autologous Tissue (BestDIEP)
Women who have their breast reconstructed with autologous tissue seem to be more satisfied with their breast. However, autologous breast reconstruction entails a bigger operation, and the usage of more health care resources, than…
- Trial name
- BestDIEP (NCT05363189)
- Testing
- Venous augmentation, Traditional ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) protocol, Sahlgrenska recovery protocol
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 380 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Breast Cancer, Acquired Absence of Breast
Long-term Evaluation of Quality of Life and Aesthetic Outcomes After Autologous Breast Reconstruction Using the Profunda Artery Perforator (PAP) Flap
Breast reconstruction using autologous tissue is an important option for women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer. The profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap is a reliable alternative when abdominal tissue is unavailable or…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Acquired Absence of Breast, Autologous Breast Reconstruction
- Trial name
- QUALIPAP (NCT07728565)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Breast Cancer
Patient-Reported Outcome and Safety Between Preoperative and Postmastectomy Radiotherapy in DIEP Flap Reconstruction
This study is the first prospective randomized study assessing the patient-reported outcomes and safety outcomes between preoperative and postmastectomy radiotherapy in locally advanced breast cancer patients with immediate…
- Trial name
- CAPPELLA (NCT05512286)
- Testing
- Preoperative radiotherapy, Postmastectomy radiotherapy
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Seroma
fixAtion of skiN Flaps After Mastectomy Using ruNning or Interrupted suturEs for Combatting Seroma
Rationale: Flap fixation significantly reduces the incidence of seroma formation after mastectomy. Therefore, research should focus on finding the most optimal way to secure the skin flaps to the pectoral muscle.
- Trial name
- ANNIE (NCT05941351)
- Testing
- flap fixation
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 361 people
- Sponsor
- Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
Breast Cancer, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Scarless Advanced Breast Extended Oncoplasty: The ScarABEO Study
Breast conserving surgery followed by radiotherapy is the gold standard treatment for early breast cancer. Cases with unfavorable tumor volume to breast volume ratio or challenging localizations are at higher risk of margin…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Oncoplastic Breast-conserving Surgery, Chest Wall Perforator Flap
- Trial name
- ScarABEO (NCT06906237)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS
Breast Neoplasms, Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Perioperative Biomarkers and Outcomes
Brief Summary This observational study will follow patients who undergo DIEP flap breast reconstruction to better understand a common surgical challenge called ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury.
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasms, Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury, Postoperative Complications, Wound Healing
- Trial name
- NCT07263347
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hubei Cancer Hospital
Breast Neoplasms
Minimal Access Versus Conventional Latissimus Dorsi Flap Harvest for Breast Reconstruction
For patients refusing implants for breast reconstruction after cancer surgery, autologous tissue flap reconstruction using the latissimus dorsi muscle is an alternative.
- Trial name
- NCT06319157
- Testing
- minimal access breast reconstruction with a latissimus dorsi muscle flap, conventional breast reconstruction with a latissimus dorsi muscle flap
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Breast Cancer
Opioid Free Versus Opioid Based Anaesthesia for Free Flap Reconstruction Surgery of the Breast: A Phase III Multicentric Randomized Controlled Study.
This study will compare morphine consumption during the first 48 hours postoperatively between the OFA group and the CA control group.
- Trial name
- OFOBA (NCT05439005)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Curie
Carcinomatous Resections, Violent Trauma
Evaluation of the PICO® Negative Pressure Dressing System on the Fibula Free Flap Donor Site's Skin Graft.
A fibula free flap can be used for the reconstruction of a mandible or a maxillar when the lack of bonne exceeds 3cm. This flap is made of the fibula bone, some muscle around, the fibular vascular pedicle and a skin paddle to…
- Trial name
- PICOFLAP (NCT04628416)
- Testing
- PICO dressing, Conventional dressing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Breast Cancer, Physiotherapy
Evaluation of the Impact of Pre-habilitation Using Physiotherapy and Mechanical Stimulation on Shoulder Pain and Mobility in Patients Undergoing Breast Reconstruction Using a Latissimus Dorsi Flap
Each year in France, nearly 59,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed, and approximately 22,000 mastectomies are performed. Among these patients, 30% choose to undergo breast reconstruction.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Physiotherapy, Breast Reconstruction, Latissimus Dorsi Flap
- Trial name
- PREHAB KINELGD (NCT07418060)
- Testing
- Prehabilitation with physiotherapy including mechanostimulation, No Prehabilitation with physiotherapy including mechanostimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle
Breast Cancer Early Stage Breast Cancer (Stage 1-3), Breast Carcinoma
PARTial BREast RECONstruction With Chest Wall Perforator Flap
The goal of this observational study is to ascertain the outcomes following partial breast reconstruction using chest wall perforator flaps after breast conservation surgery.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Early Stage Breast Cancer (Stage 1-3), Breast Carcinoma, Breast Neoplasms, Breast Surgery
- Trial name
- PartBreCon (NCT06728527)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,001 people
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Breast Cancer
Autologous vs. Implant-based Breast Reconstruction
Although breast reconstruction is an integral part of breast cancer treatment, there is little high-quality evidence to indicate which method is the most effective.
- Trial name
- GoBreast II (NCT06195865)
- Testing
- DIEP-flap, Implant
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Wound Healing
Basement Membrane Regeneration for Wound Repair
This study is a prospective, multicenter, real-world observational study. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of autologous basement membrane regeneration technology (epidermal basal cell suspension prepared using a…
- Trial name
- NCT07551284
- Testing
- Autologous Epidermal Basal Cell Suspension
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Disability or Chronic Disease Leading to Disablement, Pressure Ulcer
Treatment of Osteomyelitis-associated Pressure Ulcers by Surgical Flaps and Anti-bacterial Agents
People with neuromotor disability (i.e. following an inborn or acquired spinal cord, cerebral or peripheral neurological lesion) are at high risk of osteomyelitis-associated pressure ulcers.
- Conditions
- Disability or Chronic Disease Leading to Disablement, Pressure Ulcer, Osteomyelitis
- Trial name
- NCT05713149
- Testing
- Surgical flap and anti-bacterial agents
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Institut de Sante Parasport Connecte Synergies
Skin Cancer Excision Site, Basal Cell Carcinoma
Impact of Dysport on PMFF Donor Scar
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effect of pre-operative injections of Dysport (Abobotulinumtoxin-A, commonly known as "Botox") on the cosmetic appearance of and overall satisfaction with study…
- Conditions
- Skin Cancer Excision Site, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT07720726
- Testing
- Abobotulinumtoxin-A, Control- Saline injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Breast Cancer Surgery, Reconstruction Breast Surgery
Improvement in Breast Skin Sensibility After Breast Reconstruction: a Comparison of 3 Surgical Techniques
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if nerve sutures in free flap breast reconstruction can optimize sensibility in the reconstructed breast in patients opting for DIEP flap breast reconstruction due to breast cancer or…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Surgery, Reconstruction Breast Surgery, Sensitization, DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Trial name
- S-DIEP (NCT06930378)
- Testing
- Nerve Suture
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Patricia Esther Engels
Microvascular Free Flap Transfer, Fibula Flap
Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Skin Perforator Segmentation
Computer-assisted surgery has revolutionized reconstruction with more efficient, accurate, and predictable surgery, as reported in our previous studies.
- Trial name
- NCT06634472
- Testing
- artificial intelligence
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Prophylactic Mastectomy
Prophylactic Mastectomy: Prospective Evaluation of the Correlation Between Skin Flap Thickness, Residual Glandular Tissue and Skin Necrosis by Imaging and Clinical Examination
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. Five to ten percent of all breast cancers are due to hereditary factors, with pathogenic variants in the breast cancer genes BRCA1/2 accounting for 2-5% of all breast…
- Trial name
- NCT05162677
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University