Effect of Nitroglycerin Ointment on Mastectomy Flap Necrosis
NCT ID: NCT01608880
Last Updated: 2014-09-10
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
154 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2012-08-31
2014-06-30
Brief Summary
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Mastectomy flap necrosis (MFN) is a common complication that affects recovery, reconstructive success and aesthetic outcome. Nitroglycerin (NTG) ointment is a potent topical vasodilator that increases local blood flow by dilating arteries and veins without altering the ratio of pre- to post-capillary resistance. There are no studies that evaluate whether the application of NTG ointment in patients undergoing Skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) or nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) and immediate reconstruction decreases the rate of mastectomy flap necrosis.
Objective:
To evaluate if the post-operative application of NTG ointment improve rates of MFN in patients undergoing SSM or NSM with immediate breast reconstruction compared to patients receiving placebo.
Hypothesis:
In patients undergoing SSM and immediate breast reconstruction there will be a decrease in the rate of MFN in those who receive NTG ointment compared to those who receive placebo.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
QUADRUPLE
Study Groups
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Polysporin Control
Patients in control group will receive polysporin ointment application. Polysporin ointment will be made to look like Nitroglycerin ointment.
Polysporin ointment
Polysporin ointment will be applied as the control ointment on the mastectomy flap skin at the end of surgery. A maximum of 7.5cm strip of ointment will be applied to the skin.
Nitroglycerin
Patients in treatment group will receive nitroglycerin ointment application
nitroglycerin ointment
Nitroglycerin ointment will be applied to mastectomy skin flaps at the end of surgery. A maximum of 7.5cm strip of 2% Nitroglycerin ointment will be applied (equivalent to a maximal dose of 45mg)
Interventions
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nitroglycerin ointment
Nitroglycerin ointment will be applied to mastectomy skin flaps at the end of surgery. A maximum of 7.5cm strip of 2% Nitroglycerin ointment will be applied (equivalent to a maximal dose of 45mg)
Polysporin ointment
Polysporin ointment will be applied as the control ointment on the mastectomy flap skin at the end of surgery. A maximum of 7.5cm strip of ointment will be applied to the skin.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Unilateral and bilateral cases (in bilateral cases only the mastectomy performed by the general surgeon will be included. This will avoid the potential effect of absorption of nitroglycerin from one breast to the other)
* Patients older than 21 and less than 65
Exclusion Criteria
* Patient with medical history that precludes the administration of nitroglycerin, i.e. a medical history significant for
* Acute circulatory failure accompanied by clear hypotension
* Myocardial insufficiency related to obstruction
* Use of sildenafil, vardenafil \& tadalafil
* Use of beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics or phenothiazides
* Salicylates (ASA)
* Alteplase
* Recent history of MI or cardiac insufficiency
* Anemia, severe
* Cerebral hemorrhage or recent head trauma
* Glaucoma
* Hepatic function impairment, severe
* Hyperthyroidism
* Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
* Hypotension
* Sensitivity to nitrites
* Patient with a history of mantle radiation
* Patient with an allergy to polysporin or any of its ingredients
21 Years
65 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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University of British Columbia
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Sheina Macadam, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of British Columbia
Perry Gdalevitch, MD, FRCSC
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of British Columbia
Locations
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Mount Saint Joseph Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
University of British Columbia Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Countries
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References
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Gdalevitch P, Van Laeken N, Bahng S, Ho A, Bovill E, Lennox P, Brasher P, Macadam S. Effects of nitroglycerin ointment on mastectomy flap necrosis in immediate breast reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Jun;135(6):1530-1539. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000001237.
Other Identifiers
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H12-01161
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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