Status:
COMPLETED
A Prospective Study of Autologous Fat Grafting for Breast Augmentation
Lead Sponsor:
Georgetown University
Conditions:
Breast Augmentation
Fat Grafting
Eligibility:
FEMALE
20-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This research study is to evaluate the natural history of fat transplanted from a person's body to their breasts. We are seeking a natural, safe, and effective alternative to breast implants. Patients...
Detailed Description
The current standard for breast augmentation involves placement of an implant. Although implants are safe, they are foreign bodies and thus have inherent risks including infection, failure, malpositio...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 20-50 years old
- willing to have mammogram, MRI, and photographs
- willing to follow study requirements and sign informed consent
- no previous breast surgeries
- must reside within 50 miles of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area
Exclusion
- pregnant or nursing
- existing breast cancer
- advanced fibrocystic disease
- protease inhibitors
- any condition leading to surgical risk
- any disease known to affect wound healing
- abscess or infection in the body
- incompatible psychological factors
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
13 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00663156
Start Date
March 1 2008
End Date
January 1 2013
Last Update
February 15 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20007