CompletedNot Applicable

Autologous Fat Grafting in Radiated Soft Tissue Reconstruction

United States10 participantsStarted 2023-03-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to observe the effect of autologous fat grafting on soft tissue reconstruction of the breast following radiation treatment. Moving fat from one part of the body to another has been used for reconstruction for hundreds of years. However, it is not fully understood how well this works in reconstruction after radiation is used for cancer treatment.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to give consent * Undergoing elective autologous fat grafting * Previously treated for breast cancer * Previous treatment included radiation therapy to the breast/chest wall. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to give consent * No history of radiation to the breast or chest wall * No prior treatment for breast cancer * No indication for autologous fat grafting * Currently pregnant or breastfeeding * Currently consuming nicotine products (smoking, vaping, patches, gum) * Under the age of 18

What they're measuring

Change in Skin Fibrometry before and after fat transfer in reconstruction.

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05890196

SponsorUniversity of Chicago

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31

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