Autologous Nerve Graft Breast Reconstruction Neurotization

Breast Neurotization During Breast Reconstruction Enhances Quality of Life

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06629012

Enrollment

250

Registered

2024-10-08

Start date

2021-11-29

Completion date

2026-12-31

Last updated

2024-10-08

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Conditions

Breast Cancer Patients, Breast Reconstruction, Nipple-sparing Mastectomy

Keywords

breast reconstruction, nipple-sparing mastectomy, breast neurotization, quality of life, autologous nerve graft, nipple sensation

Brief summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the improvement of quality of life in accordance with breast neurotization in breast cancer patients. The patient-reported outcome was assessed by questionnaire.

Interventions

PROCEDUREBreast reconstruction with neurotization

Patients received breast reconstruction with neurotization procedure

PROCEDUREBreast reconstruction without neurotization

Patients received breast reconstruction without neurotization

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

20 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Patient who receive breast reconstruction * Patient who is willing to fill in the questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

* Patient who receive breast reconstruction for the reason other than breast cancer

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Pre-operative Quality of life	Before breast reconstructive surgery	Patient-reported outcome assessed by the BREAST-Q™ Reconstruction module questionnaire and a additional questionnaire regarding sensation, nipple satisfaction, and breast symptoms
Post-operative-two-year Quality of life	Two-year after breast reconstructive surgery	Patient-reported outcome assessed by the BREAST-Q™ Reconstruction module questionnaire and a additional questionnaire regarding sensation, nipple satisfaction, and breast symptoms
Post-operative-one-year Quality of life	One-year after breast reconstructive surgery	Patient-reported outcome assessed by the BREAST-Q™ Reconstruction module questionnaire and a additional questionnaire regarding sensation, nipple satisfaction, and breast symptoms

Countries

Taiwan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026