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(Last updated: October 02, 2023)
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NEAREST SITE: 3 miles
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco,CA
VISITS: Coincides with surgery
PHASE: II
NCT ID: NCT05020574
Impact of Antibiotics on Infection and the Microbiome in People Receiving a Mastectomy
Microbiome and Association With Implant Infections: Investigating the Impact of Antibiotics on the Gut and Breast Microbiomes Post-mastectomy With Implant-based Breast Reconstruction Scientific Title
- What's involved?
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cephalexin (Keflex®) antibiotic, before and during surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cephalexin (Keflex®) antibiotic, daily for at least 7 days after surgery</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cephalexin (Keflex®) antibiotic, before and during surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">No antibiotics after surgery (unless infection occurs)</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Women with a strong family history of breast cancer or a BRCA mutation may choose to undergo a mastectomy to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cephalexin (Keflex®) is an antibiotic used to prevent infection after surgery.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The microbiome consists of the many bacteria, viruses, and fungi found on your body.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The harmful bacteria cause disease such as infection, and the beneficial bacteria help keep you healthy.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05020574' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/mastectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Mastectomy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682733.html' target='_blank'>MedlinePlus: Cephalexin (Keflex®)</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 1509 miles
UT Southwestern
Dallas,TX
VISITS: 2 visits within 2 months, then every 6 months for 5 years
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT05245812
Robotic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy for Women with DCIS, Stage I-III Breast Cancer, or at High Risk for Breast Cancer
Safety and Feasibility of Robotic Single-port (SP) Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: A Single Institution, Single Arm Pilot Trial Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Nipple sparing mastectomy with da Vinci single port (SP) Surgical System</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expanders/implants and acellular dermal matrix (Alloderm®)</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The da Vinci single port (SP) Surgical System is a system designed for surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery, such as nipple sparing mastectomy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The da Vinci SP Surgical System is approved for use during other surgeries.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05245812' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/patients/procedures/general-surgery##' target='_blank'>Intuitive Surgical Device Information Page: Da Vinci Surgical System</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/consider-cx-characteristics-for-nipple-sparing-mx' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Nipple Sparing Mastectomy</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2108 miles
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus,OH
VISITS: 1 visit that coincides with surgery
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04537312
Using A Robot to Help with Nipple Sparing Mastectomy for Stage I-II Breast Cancer & DCIS
Prospective Pilot Study of Robot-Assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (RNSM) Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will recieve the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A nipple-sparing mastectomy leaves your nipple, areola and the surrounding skin--but removes the breast tissue underneath. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Nipple-sparing mastectomies can be difficult to perform because they use small incisions (openings). </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Researchers believe that using a robot will make it easier to use small incisions during surgery. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The robot used in this trial is called the da Vinci surgical system. It is approved for use in other surgeries, but its use in this study is considered experimental.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04537312' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/consider-cx-characteristics-for-nipple-sparing-mx' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: In Appropriate Women, Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Doesn’t Lead to Higher Breast Cancer Recurrence Rates</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.davincisurgery.com/procedures/general-surgery##' target='_blank'>Intuitive Surgical Device Information Page: Da Vinci Surgical System</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://wjso.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12957-019-1567-y' target='_blank'>Journal Article: Breast Cancer Robotic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: Evaluation of Several Surgical Procedures and Learning Curve</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2314 miles
Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston-Salem,NC
VISITS: May require hospitalization
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT05395936
Studying Breast Skin Temperature During Mastectomy for People with Stage I-III Breast Cancer
Mastectomy Flap Temperature and Clinical Implications Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Standard of care mastectomy</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Mastectomy is surgery to remove the breast.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05395936' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/mastectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Mastectomy</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2383 miles
Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville,FL
VISITS: Number of visits unavailable
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT03981718
Fat Grafting to Repair Radiation-Induced Skin Injury for Women with Stage I-III Breast Cancer
Adipose-Induced Regeneration of Breast Skin (AIR Breast) to Treat Post-Mastectomy Radiation Injury in Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomized, Prospective Pilot Study Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Injection of abdominal fat tissue into the breast, 6 months after breast reconstruction</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Standard of Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Injection of abdominal fat tissue into the breast, immediately during breast reconstruction</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Additional Procedures</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage cancer cell DNA. These x-rays stop cancer cells from dividing and growing, thus slowing or stopping tumor growth.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy can cause side effects including skin damage.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Fat tissue will be collected from your abdomen and injected in your breast, called fat grafting, which may improve the appearance and health of your skin.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03981718' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/corrective-reconstruction/radiation-therapy-effects' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Skin and Tissue Imperfections (Fat Grafting)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/radiation-therapy/side-effects' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Radiation Therapy Side Effects</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2537 miles
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Somerville,NJ
VISITS: 4 visits before surgery; 5 visits per week, for 6 weeks after surgery, over 4 months
PHASE: NA
NCT ID: NCT04871516
Radiation Therapy Before and After Surgery for Stage I-III, Node-Negative Breast Cancer
A Single Center Phase II Prospective Clinical Trial to Assess the Feasibility of Preoperative Radiation Boost in Breast Cancer Patients Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy, 4 times before surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">followed by breast surgery</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">followed by whole breast radiation therapy, 5 days a week, for 4 to 6 weeks</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04871516' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/treatment/type/radiation-therapy/' target='_blank'>Susan G. Komen: Radiation Therapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://moffitt.org/newsroom/press-release-archive/radiation-therapy-prior-to-surgery-reduces-the-risk-of-secondary-tumors-in-early-stage-breast-cancer-patients/' target='_blank'>Moffit Cancer Center: Radiation Therapy Prior to Surgery</a> </li></ul>
NEAREST SITE: 2539 miles
Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge,NJ
VISITS: May require hospitalization
PHASE: I
NCT ID: NCT05412225
Radiation Before Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction for Stage III Breast Cancer
Feasibility of Preoperative Radiotherapy in T4 Breast Cancer Patients Who Are Responders to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy to Allow for Immediate Reconstruction: A Prospective Study Scientific Title
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<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MRI scan</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Biopsy</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed 2-6 weeks later by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Total mastectomy with immediate autologous reconstruction</li></ul>
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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage cancer cell DNA. These x-rays stop cancer cells from dividing and growing, thus slowing or stopping tumor growth.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neoadjuvant therapy is when you receive treatment before surgery. Doctors use it to shrink tumors and to see how your cancer responds to the given therapies. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Mastectomy is a type of surgery to remove the entire breast.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Immediate autologous reconstruction is breast reconstruction surgery immediately following your mastectomy. The surgeon will take tissue from another part of your body and use it to re-create your breast.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan produces body pictures created by using magnetic energy rather than x-ray energy. The MRI scan will help guide your biopsy before radiation and surgery.</li></ul>
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<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05412225' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/radiation-therapy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Radiation Therapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/mastectomy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Mastectomy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/autologous-flap' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Immediate Autologous Reconstruction</a> </li></ul>
