Acellular Dermal Matrix in Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective, Randomized, Clinical Trial Comparing SurgiMend PRS and AlloDerm RTU
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
- Enrollment
- 9
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Complication Rates
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the relative performance and complication rates between the AlloDerm RTU and SurgiMend PRS products as well as the relative economics of these two treatment options.
Detailed Description
In recent years, acellular dermal matrix (ADM) products have increasingly been utilized in breast reconstruction in order to protect the implant from exposure under a thin mastectomy skin flap while also allowing better control of the inframammary fold and, therefore, a better cosmetic result. In current clinical practice, cost is a factor in considering procedures and adjunct products. AlloDerm RTU and SurgiMend PRS are dissimilar in cost, with AlloDerm RTU more costly by 30-50%, and it is unclear if they are similar in efficacy. This study will be a prospective, randomized-to-test article (ADM), controlled, blinded-to-aesthetic/biopsy specimen evaluator trial. It will provide a way to assess the relative performance and complication rates between the AlloDerm RTU and SurgiMend PRS product as well as the relative economics of these two treatment options. Study subjects will only be randomized to one of two surgical mesh products. Patient information including age, BMI, smoking history, tumor size and location, preoperative bra cup size, mastectomy specimen weight, mastectomy method, plastic surgeon, mastectomy surgeon, quality of skin, tissue expander type and maximal volume, intra-operative fill volume, gel/saline implant type and size, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy will be summarized.
Investigators
Ken Shestak
Principal Investigator
University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Subject's with ability to provide informed consent.
- •Subjects greater than 18 years old
- •Subjects to undergo an immediate tissue expander reconstruction following mastectomy; and
- •Subjects who are, in the opinion of the Investigator, able to understand the study, comply with the study design and are willing to return to the clinic for all the research required follow-up visits.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Subjects less than 18 years of age
- •Subjects that based on surgeon's discretion cannot be effectively reconstructed with the use of ADM product
- •Bovine allergy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Complication Rates
Time Frame: 3 years
To determine the complication rate for tissue expander breast reconstruction patients using SurgiMend PRS and AlloDerm RTU ADM products. Time points include: After first procedure: 10-14 days, then 2, 4, 6, and 10 weeks after drain removal; After second procedure: 1-2 weeks, 6 weeks, 1 year, and 3 years.
Secondary Outcomes
- Aesthetic Evaluation(3 years following permanent implant placement.)