Sheep tissue device could improve breast reconstruction safety

NCT ID NCT07135596

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a device called OviTex PRS, made from sheep stomach tissue and polymer thread, for women having breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective at reducing complications like reconstructive failure. About 235 women will take part in this research.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ€” not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
OviTex PRS (a device made from sheep stomach tissue and polymer thread, used to support breast reconstruction)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safer, more effective option for women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study without a control group, so results may not be definitive. There is a risk of complications like reconstructive failure or infection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Qualmedica Research

    RECRUITING

    Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101, United States

  • WakeMed

    RECRUITING

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27610, United States

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