Could a placental graft keep nipples alive after mastectomy?
NCT ID NCT06073808
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether placing a special amnion membrane graft under the nipple during mastectomy can prevent nipple death. The trial includes 30 people having either gender-affirming or preventive mastectomy. Half get the graft, half get standard care, and neither they nor their doctors know who got what.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane allograft (AmnioFix)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to reduce nipple loss after mastectomy, improving cosmetic outcomes and patient satisfaction.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early trial with only 30 people, so results may not apply widely. The graft might not improve healing or could cause complications like infection.
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Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States