WithdrawnNot Applicable

Photoacoustic Computed Tomography for Pre-Operative Reconstructive Flap Angiography

Stopped: Unable to use equipment at partner institution.

United States0Started 2023-06-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if a new non-invasive imaging technology, called Photoacoustic Computed Tomography (PACT), can be used in the pre-operative setting to better visualize the blood supply of reconstructive flaps used in Plastic Surgery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients above the age of 18 who are planned to undergo non-urgent flap reconstructive surgery, specifically either an abdominally-based flap or an ALT flap, will be study candidates. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who require urgent or emergent flap reconstructive surgery, have undergone prior abdominally-based or ALT flap reconstructive surgery, who cannot receive ionizing radiation (required for CTA), who cannot receive iodinated intravenous contrast (required for CTA), and whose weight exceeds 300lbs (weight limit of PACT machine) will be excluded from the study.

What they're measuring

PACT Patient Comfort Questionnaire

Timeframe: This questionnaire will be completed by patient at the time of the PACT Imaging visit. Imaging visit will occur after the initial visit and before surgery up to 4 months.

Vascular Imaging Modality for Flap Reconstructive Surgery Questionnaire

Timeframe: This questionnaire will be completed by Dr. Edward Ray immediately following surgery.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04783272

SponsorCedars-Sinai Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-01

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