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A study for determining efficacy of Quilting sutures in axilla after local application of Triamcinolone Acetonide in decreasing axillary drain output in breast cancer patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection.

Efficacy of Quilting sutures in axilla after local application of Triamcinolone Acetonide in minimizing axillary drain output in breast cancer patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection: A double blinded Randomized controlled Trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/01/061540
Enrollment
46
Registered
2024-01-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C509- Malignant neoplasm of breast of unspecified site

Interventions

Intervention1: subjects will receive Quilting sutures and triamcinolone acetonide after ALND: a. For this group, the circulating nurse in OT will prepare a 10 ml syringe containing 2ml of 40mg/ml Tria

Sponsors

AIIMS PATNA
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All breast cancer patients who will undergo axillary lymph node dissection upto level II. 2. Patients willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patient who has received prior radiation therapy to the axilla. 2. Patients with history of known allergy to drugs used. 3. Patient with acute or chronic infectious disease, autoimmune disorders, or intake of immunomodulating agents 4. Patients pregnant or lactating. 5. Patients with past or current history of lymphedema of limb on the affected side. 6. Patient with any prior surgery on the axillary lymphatic system

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.It should be able to reduce cumulative axillary drain output post axillary lymph node dissection. 2.It should be able to allow the early removal of mechanical drains from axilla. Timepoint: 1. 30 days 2. 30 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.It should be able to minimize the number & volume of aspirations required to remove the collected fluid from axilla. 2. It should be able to reduce the incidence of surgical site infections.Timepoint: 30 DAYS

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Manisha

AIIMS PATNA

drprashantks@aiimspatna.org8809645678

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026