PACT Imaging for Reconstructive Surgery Planning

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByEdward Ray, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to determine if a new non-invasive imaging technology, called Photoacoustic Computed Tomography (PACT), can be used in the pre-operative setting to better visualize the blood supply of reconstructive flaps used in Plastic Surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 who are scheduled for non-urgent reconstructive surgery using an abdominal or ALT flap. It's not suitable for those who've had similar surgeries before, can't have iodinated contrast or ionizing radiation, weigh over 300lbs, or need urgent surgery.

Inclusion Criteria

I am over 18 and scheduled for specific flap reconstructive surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

I need urgent surgery to reconstruct a part of my body using tissue from another part.

I have had reconstructive surgery using tissue from my abdomen or thigh.

I cannot undergo procedures that involve ionizing radiation.

Participant Groups

The study is testing Photoacoustic Computed Tomography (PACT) Imaging to see if it improves visualization of blood supply in flaps used during reconstructive plastic surgery, compared to current imaging methods.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Photoacoustic Computed Tomography (PACT) Imaging