A Comparative Study of Delayed Endoscopic DTI and Autologous Flap Reconstruction Post-Mastectomy (NCT07602868) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Comparative Study of Delayed Endoscopic DTI and Autologous Flap Reconstruction Post-Mastectomy
588 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
In China, low breast-conserving surgery rates and historically minimal immediate reconstruction following mastectomy have resulted in a significant population of women living without a breast, often leading to long-term psychosocial distress. Current delayed reconstruction options are limited: traditional two-stage implant reconstruction necessitates two surgeries with associated costs and risks like infection and implant exposure, while autologous tissue transfer (e.g., TRAM/DIEP flaps), though offering superior natural aesthetics and patient satisfaction, involves extensive donor-site morbidity, prolonged recovery, and significant scarring, restricting its suitability. To address the drawbacks of both established methods-significant trauma, cost, and complexity-this study evaluates a novel technique for breast cancer patients post-mastectomy: endoscopic delayed direct-to-implant breast reconstruction. This study proposes to conduct a prospective cohort study to analyze complication rates, breast aesthetic scores, quality of life metrics, and other dimensions between delayed direct-to-implant breast reconstruction and abdominal flap breast reconstruction（DIEP and TRAM). The aim is to comprehensively evaluate the safety and clinical feasibility of endoscopic delayed direct-to-implant breast reconstruction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female patients aged 18-70 years
* One year after Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM), Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy (NSM), or Skin-Sparing Mastectomy (SSM), or six months after the completion of radiotherapy, provided the local skin remains viable and sufficiently lax;
* voluntary participation and ability to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of breast surgery in which the pectoralis major muscle was removed;
* Patients with serious preoperative co-morbidities and poor general condition who cannot tolerate the surgery;
* Diabetes mellitus with a long history of smoking or combined poor glycemic control;
* current enrollment in other clinical trials that may interfere with study outcomes;
* Review (clinical, imaging, pathological basis) reveals the presence of local/regional recurrence or uncontrollable distant metastasis.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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