Incorporation of AlloMaxTM in Breast Reconstruction Ver8-15-12
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Registration Number
- NCT01679223
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to measure the level of AlloMax™ incorporation (cellular infiltration, collagen production, and neovascularization) in human breast reconstruction. The hypothesis is that the AlloMaxTM will have incorporation equivalent to adjacent breast capsule at the 3-4 month time point.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- Adult patients (18 - 70 yrs) who require reconstructive breast surgery with AlloMaxTM implants and agree to participate will be included in this study.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients who do not agree to be included in the study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Neoangiogenesis 3-4 months Measure new blood vessels in AlloMaxTM and adjacent capsule
Hydroxyproline Concentration 3-4 months Hydroxyproline will be measured in the AlloMaxTM and adjacent capsule.
Collagen I and III 3-4 months Measure collagen I and III in AlloMaxTM and adjacent capsule
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Nevada School of Medicine
🇺🇸Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
University of Nevada School of Medicine🇺🇸Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesSherree Mounts, LPNContact702-671-5117smounts@medicine.nevada.eduKayvan Taghipour-Khiabani, M.D.Principal InvestigatorWilliam A Zamboni, M.D.Sub InvestigatorRichard C Baynosa, M.D.Sub Investigator