Decision Aid for Breast Reconstruction After Cancer
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on using a decision aid app for surgery planning, so it's unlikely to require changes to your medication.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Patient-Specific Decision Aid System for breast reconstruction after cancer?
Is the decision aid for breast reconstruction safe for humans?
How does the decision aid for breast reconstruction differ from other treatments?
The decision aid for breast reconstruction is unique because it helps women make informed choices about their surgery options by providing personalized information and support, reducing stress and regret associated with the decision-making process. Unlike traditional treatments, this tool focuses on shared decision-making, ensuring that patients' values and preferences are considered in their surgical choices.23457
What is the purpose of this trial?
This clinical trial evaluates whether a decision aid application (app) is effective in helping breast reconstruction surgery patients make informed decisions about breast reconstruction surgery. Researchers have created a computer app for breast reconstruction surgery patients that presents images of breast reconstruction outcomes that are customized to the individual patient's treatment options and personal preferences. This decision aid app may help educate patients about how they might look after surgery and answer their questions.
Research Team
Gregory Reece
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for MD Anderson patients aged 21 or older who are planning to undergo mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction. They must be able to stand unassisted, likely suitable for implant or abdominal-tissue based reconstruction, and read English without a translator. Excluded are those with certain psychiatric conditions, prior breast surgeries (except biopsy), planned adjuvant radiation at enrollment time, previous plastic surgery consultations for reconstruction, cognitive impairments, or tattoos on the breast.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Consultation and Decision Aid
Participants receive educational materials and attend a consultation visit with their plastic surgeon to discuss breast reconstruction options. A decision aid application is presented to assist in decision-making.
Follow-up
Participants complete questionnaires about satisfaction, body image, and psychological well-being, and undergo 2D and 3D imaging of the torso.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Patient-Specific Decision Aid System
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator