Ultrasonic Perfusion Imaging In Post-mastectomy Irradiated Patients

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate post-mastectomy skin perfusion after mastectomy and before radiation, after radiation and after fat grafting to the breast.  A non-FDA approved Ultrasonic Doppler device that implements two techniques (Higher-Order Perfusion Estimation (HOPE) and non-contrast-ultrasound microvasculature morphometric analysis (NUMMA)) will be used to assess these parameters. The information obtain in this study will help decision making on the use of fat grafting for post-mastectomy radiated patiets and eventually reduce the complications and improve clinical outcomes.

Statistical analysis using logistic regression, linear regression and cox models will be performed. Statistical significance will be set at p<0.05. The software for the analysis that we will be using is JMP.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria: The first study group will include 25 female volunteer patients 18 years old or older, that have undergone bilateral mastectomies and unilateral post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) to the chest wall and who will not be undergoing fat grafting to the breast. The second study group will include 25 female volunteers aged 18 or older who underwent bilateral mastectomies, unilateral PMRT and will be undergoing fat grafting following PMRT.

Exclusion Criteria: patients who have contraindications for fat grafting procedures and those who refuse to participate.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Christin Harless, M.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

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Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

Contact information:

Maria Yan

5075386419

yan.maria@mayo.edu

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