Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Evaluating Mechanical Properties of Post-Mastectomy Skin Flaps to Estimate Reconstruction Risks, the EMPOWER Study

Lead Sponsor:

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Artidis

Conditions:

Breast Carcinoma

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the skin and surrounding soft tissue that is removed during an implant reconstruction after a mastectomy.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. Characterize the nanomechanical properties of the skin and adjacent soft tissue removed at the time of postmastectomy implant reconstruction. OUTLINE: This is an observational ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • \* Age 18 and older
  • Female sex
  • Patient with history of mastectomy with tissue expander placement
  • Tissue expander in place at time of study enrollment
  • Patient plans to undergo surgery to exchange tissue expander for permanent breast implant within the next 3 months of signing the informed consent
  • Ability to understand and provide written informed consent in accordance with institutional policies

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    September 20 2023

    Trial Type :

    OBSERVATIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    August 30 2027

    Estimated Enrollment :

    140 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06584396

    Start Date

    September 20 2023

    End Date

    August 30 2027

    Last Update

    September 18 2025

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    M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, United States, 77030