Assessing outcomes of fat transfer for breast or chest wall reconstruction
Official title: Quantitative Assessment of Autologous Fat Transfer
Run by University of Chicago · NCT06343831 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using your own fat for breast or chest wall reconstruction can improve results and satisfaction for patients over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 25, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06343831 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are planning to undergo autologous fat transfer for breast or chest wall reconstruction.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with active cancer, metastatic disease, or those unable to undergo MRI due to contraindications will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of autologous fat transfer (AFT) for breast or chest wall reconstruction by utilizing various imaging techniques. Participants will undergo standard 2D photographs, 3D surface scanning, ultrasound, and MRI to assess changes in the breast over time. Additionally, they will complete the BREAST-QTM questionnaire to measure patient satisfaction and quality of life. The study will compare imaging results to provide a comprehensive understanding of the outcomes associated with AFT.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of patient outcomes and satisfaction following autologous fat transfer, leading to improved surgical techniques and patient care.
How similar studies have gone: While this study employs established imaging techniques, the specific combination and focus on patient-reported outcomes in the context of AFT is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age of 18 years or older * Planned autologous fat transfer or fat grafting reconstruction of the breast or chest wall. * Able to provide written or electronic informed consent. * Able to undergo MRI. Exclusion Criteria: * Vulnerable subjects (children, prisoners, pregnant women). * Patients who have active cancer, metastatic disease, solid organ transplantation / immunosuppression, or autoimmune diseases. * Unable to undergo MRI (history of metal contraindication, claustrophobia)
Where it's running
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The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
The University of Houston
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Summer Hanson, MD — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Summer Hanson, MD
- Email: sehanson@bsd.uchicago.edu
- Phone: 773-702-6302
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.