Study to Evaluate the Performance of a Sustained Vacuum System (NCT04554407) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Study to Evaluate the Performance of a Sustained Vacuum System
United States29 participantsStarted 2020-08-11
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of the SOMAVAC® 100 Sustained Vacuum System after oncologic resections.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 21 years or older;
* Undergoing mastectomy (uni or bilateral), axillary node resection, or inguinal node resection;
* Capable of providing informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or lactating females;
* Patients on steroids or other immune modulators known to impact healing;
* Patients who are likely to not complete the study;
* Patients who, in the opinion of the investigator, are unlikely to comply with the protocol;
* Patients who have participated in this trial previously and who were withdrawn;
* Patients with known allergies to contacting materials (i.e. latex, metal, etc.);
* Patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy within the last 3 weeks.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.