Comparison of Postoperative Breast Sensation between Different Flap Types for Innervated Autologous Breast Reconstructio

• Conditions: breast sensation; loss of sensation; 10006291

• Registration Number: NL-OMON53383
• Lead Sponsor: Medisch Universitair Ziekenhuis Maastricht

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 9 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

- Female sex
- 18 years or older
- A history of breast cancer or carrier of BRCA1/2 gene mutations
- Underwent autologous breast reconstruction with a free flap
(unilateral/bilateral, immediate/delayed)
- >7 months after reconstruction
- Sensory nerve coaptation
- Being mentally competent to be able to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

- Postoperative radiotherapy
- Known (neurological) conditions that affect the sensation such as diabetes
mellitus and neuropathy, regardless of cause

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>To compare breast sensation in different types of autologous breast<br /><br>reconstruction with sensory nerve coaptation. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>To compare the patient reported quality of life in different types of<br /><br>autologous breast reconstruction with sensory nerve coaptation.. </p><br>