TerminatedNot Applicable

Near-infrared Spectroscopy for Monitoring Tissue Oxygenation in Breast Reconstruction

Stopped: It is practically not feasible to maintain the electrodes in place for 72 hours.

Belgium18 participantsStarted 2018-09-28

Plain-language summary

The study will evaluate the use of near infrared spectrometry (NIRS)in detecting early microvascular complications in deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP)-flap(s).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * scheduled for elective unilateral or bilateral breast reconstruction via DIEP flap procedure. Exclusion Criteria: * refusal of written informed consent * redo-surgery * known history of allergy to adhesives

What they're measuring

Detection of ischaemia after DIEP flap surgery by use of NIRS

Timeframe: first 72 hours post surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03757793

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Antwerp

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-22

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