Interactive 3D Tool for Breast Reconstruction Consultation

Overseen By Carrie Stern, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Disqualifiers: Prior breast reconstruction, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 1

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial explores whether an interactive 3D tool can improve patient satisfaction during consultations about breast reconstruction surgery. The goal is to determine if this tool helps patients feel more informed and satisfied with their decisions and results compared to the usual consultation process. Those planning a mastectomy and who have not yet had a breast reconstruction consultation might be a good fit for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research that could enhance future patient experiences.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What prior data suggests that this interactive 3D tool is safe for use in breast reconstruction consultations?

Research has shown that using interactive 3D tools during breast reconstruction consultations is generally safe. These tools create detailed images to help patients visualize potential surgery outcomes. Studies have found that people using these tools typically experience no issues, and there have been no reports of harmful effects. The main goal is to help patients understand and feel satisfied with their choices without adding any medical risk.

Additionally, these interactive 3D tools have been used safely in other areas, such as breast augmentation consultations, suggesting they are also safe for breast reconstruction consultations. The technology provides a clearer idea of what to expect, increasing patients' confidence in their surgery decisions. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the interactive 3D tool for breast reconstruction consultations because it offers a visual and engaging way for patients to understand their surgical options. Unlike standard consultations that rely on verbal explanations and 2D images, this tool provides a 3D visualization of potential outcomes, helping patients to visualize the results of their procedures more clearly. This approach could lead to improved patient satisfaction and decision-making, as it empowers individuals to make more informed choices about their reconstruction options.

What evidence suggests that the interactive 3D tool is effective for improving patient satisfaction with breast reconstruction consultations?

This trial will compare an interactive 3D tool with standard consultation methods for breast reconstruction. Research has shown that using an interactive 3D tool during consultations can increase patient satisfaction with the information provided. In one study, women who used a 3D simulation felt more confident about their surgery decisions. Another study found that these tools reduced decision regret, meaning patients felt better about their choices. Importantly, using 3D tools did not decrease satisfaction with surgery results. Overall, these tools appear to make the consultation process clearer and more reassuring for patients. ^{2 5 6 7 8}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Carrie Stern, MD

Principal Investigator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for women over 18 who speak English as their primary language, coming to MSK for their first breast reconstruction consultation and planning a mastectomy. It's not open to those who've had previous consultations or reconstructions.

Inclusion Criteria

English spoken as primary language

I am planning to have a mastectomy.

I am at MSK for my first breast reconstruction consultation.

Exclusion Criteria

I have consulted a plastic surgeon about breast reconstruction.

I have had breast reconstruction before.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Consultation

Participants receive a standard surgical consultation with or without the interactive 3D tool before their breast reconstruction procedure

1 day

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for satisfaction with the consultation and reconstruction decisions

3 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Interactive 3D Tool

Trial Overview The study is testing if an interactive 3D tool used during the surgical consultation can improve patient satisfaction with information about breast reconstruction options compared to standard consultations without the tool.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Standard consultation with interactive 3D visualization Experimental Treatment 4 Interventions

Participants in this group will use the interactive 3D tool in addition to receiving the standard surgical consultation before their breast reconstruction procedure.

Group II: Standard consultation Active Control 3 Interventions

Participants in this group will receive a standard surgical consultation before their breast reconstruction procedure.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,998

Recruited

602,000+

Citations

1. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11095956/

Three-dimensional Simulation on Patient-reported ... Preoperative 3D simulation significantly improved patient's satisfaction with information and did not decrease postoperative satisfaction with the outcomes.

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Development and Implementation of a Web-Enabled 3D ... A computer tool that allows individual reconstruction and simulation of 3-dimensional (3D) soft tissue from ordinary digital photos of breasts.

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Artificial intelligence in breast reconstruction This narrative review examines the latest AI developments across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of breast reconstruction.

4. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10364871/

Three-dimensional simulation of aesthetic outcome from ... This RCT has demonstrated that women who viewed an individualized 3D simulation of likely aesthetic outcome for BCT were more confident going into surgery.

5. meeting.nesps.org meeting.nesps.org/program/2023/9.cgi

A Novel Patient Decision Aid for Breast Reconstruction 3D decision support incorporation for breast reconstruction during consultation is feasible. Experimental group patients reported less decision regret and ...

6. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11172985/

Three-Dimensional Printing in Breast Reconstruction Development and implementation of a web-enabled 3D consultation tool for breast augmentation surgery based on 3D-image reconstruction of 2D ...

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Performance of an AI-powered visualization software ... We first automatically generated preliminary tumor labels using an AI-powered labeling tool. These labels were then edited, when necessary, by ...

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Breast Augmentation: Patient Satisfaction with 3D Simulation INTRODUCTION: Currently three-dimensional (3D) image simulation is used as a tool to help patients visualize the results of breast augmentation.