Which graft is better for breast reconstruction? a Head-to-Head trial
NCT ID NCT03064893
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two types of skin grafts (Alloderm and Dermacell) used in immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy. 62 women participated, and researchers tracked complications like infection, fluid buildup, and implant loss. The goal was to see if the cheaper option (Dermacell) works just as well as the more expensive one (Alloderm).
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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62 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2017
- Finished
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Feb 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 90 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patient * Ages 20-90 * All patients undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer or prophylaxis for breast cancer with immediate implant-based reconstruction * Able to provide verbal consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have had prior chest wall or irradiation on the reconstructed side * Patients not undergoing immediate breast reconstruction at the time of mastectomy * Any patient with a contraindication to immediate breast reconstruction
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H8L6, Canada
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