Sensibility following Innervated Free Transverse Abdominis Myocutaneous (TRAM) Flap for Breast Reconstruction: Innervation Improves Patient-rated Quality of Life

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cancer - Breast; Breast Cancer

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000512325
• Lead Sponsor: St. Joseph's Health Care Centre

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-10-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 27

Inclusion Criteria

Women with mastectomy receiving free TRAM flap breast reconstruction

Exclusion Criteria

Women receiving other types of breast reconstruction (implants or latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Breast sensation: Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments, 2-point discrimination, and hot/cold discrimination[2 years]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of Life: Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast (FACT-B), BIBCQ (Body Image After Breast Reconstruction Questionnaire), and Short Form - 36 (SF-36) questionnairess[2 years]