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
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Qualmedica Research
RECRUITINGBowling Green, Kentucky, 42101, United States
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WakeMed
RECRUITINGRaleigh, North Carolina, 27610, United States
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