CompletedNot Applicable

Case Series Comparing Drains to TissuGlu® in a Donor Site DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Procedure

58 participantsStarted 2015-04-21

Plain-language summary

To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a lysine-derived urethane adhesive (TissuGlu® Surgical Adhesive) as a less invasive alternative to surgical drains in the abdominal donor site for deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * be 18 years of age or older * be in good general health (with no conditions that would, in the opinion of the surgeon, exclude them from a drain-free donor site approach) * have a body mass index (BMI) \< 28 * have received a DIEP flap breast reconstruction procedure Exclusion Criteria: * current smoker * have a body mass index (BMI) \> 28 * taking active SSRI medication prescriptions

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

number of post-operative clinical interventions related to wound fluid management at the donor site

Timeframe: 6 weeks post-operatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03481140

SponsorCohera Medical, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-11-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.