CompletedNot Applicable

Autologous Fat Grafting Techniques in Patients Undergoing Reconstructive Surgery

United States50 participantsStarted 2016-02-04

Plain-language summary

This randomized clinical trial studies and compares 3 techniques in performing autologous fat grafting (AFG) in patients undergoing surgery to reshape or rebuild (reconstruct) a part of the body changed by previous surgery and inserted into another part of the body. AFG, also called fat injections or fat transplant, is a procedure in which an individual's own body fat (usually from abdomen or legs) is used during reconstructive surgery. Doctors want to compare 3 techniques for processing the fat tissue collected during surgery and the length of time needed to complete each AFG technique and surgery. Comparing 3 AFG techniques and the time to complete them during surgery may help doctors determine the best technique to perform fat grafting in the future.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with available harvest sites for fat grafting * Patients with body mass index (BMI) \> 20 * Estimated harvested fat volume \>= 100 cc * Patients are willing and able to give consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with active cancer, including primary cancer, recurrent cancer, or locally or distant metastasis * Patients who are unable to provide consent * Patients who are suspected or known to be pregnant

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Rate of fat processed defined as the volume of fat harvested per minute

Timeframe: 1 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02677012

SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-07-03

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