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DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator) Flap Sensory Recovery Following Neurotization

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Waitlist Available
Led By Rebecca Miller, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Manitoba
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months post-operatively
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial compares two types of breast reconstruction surgeries in women over 18. One surgery connects nerves to the new breast tissue to try to restore feeling, while the other does not. The goal is to see if connecting nerves improves sensation and quality of life.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months post-operatively
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months post-operatively for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Sensory recovery to neurotized DIEP flap

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: DIEP reconstruction, neurotizationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
DIEP reconstruction With sensory neurotization
Group II: DIEP reconstruction, no neurotizationActive Control1 Intervention
DIEP reconstruction No sensory neurotization

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ManitobaLead Sponsor
621 Previous Clinical Trials
206,533 Total Patients Enrolled
Rebecca Miller, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Manitoba
~7 spots leftby Dec 2025