Clinical trial Recruiting at 33 sites Interventional Ages 22 to 70 Women only

Using GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold to treat capsular contracture after breast augmentation

Official title: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multi-Center Study of GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold in Treatment of Capsular Contracture After Breast Implant Augmentation

Run by C. R. Bard · NCT05945329 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new scaffold called GalaFLEX LITE™ can help people who have had breast augmentation and are dealing with capsular contracture to feel better and avoid further problems after surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages22 Years to 70 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorC. R. Bard
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations37 sites (Scottsdale, Arizona and 36 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 12, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 2029
Study endsFebruary 2029
Registry record updatedSeptember 25, 2026
Trial IDNCT05945329 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are genetically female individuals aged 22 to 66 with Baker grade III or IV capsular contracture seeking revision surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a BMI outside the range of 18 to 35 or those who have had multiple previous revisions for capsular contracture may 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 clinical trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold in patients undergoing revision surgery for capsular contracture following breast augmentation. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the scaffold or standard surgical care without any supportive matrix. The study aims to determine if the scaffold can reduce the recurrence of capsular contracture and related complications compared to conventional methods. The trial will involve between 250 and 530 treated breasts and will follow patients for up to two years post-surgery.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the recurrence of capsular contracture and improve outcomes for breast augmentation patients.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of scaffolds in surgical procedures is gaining interest, this specific approach with GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Genetically female ≥22 and ≤70 years of age;
2. Breast augmentation subject with capsular contracture (Baker grade III or IV);
3. Desires a new silicone implant with no more than a ± 150cc volume change in implant size;
4. Planned revision approach via inframammary fold (IMF) incision;
5. Willing and able to comply with the study procedures including the 2-year follow-up visit;
6. Can complete all required study visits as scheduled (i.e., physically attend);
7. Has reviewed and completed an FDA required Breast Implant Patient Decision Checklist (e.g., implant-specific provided by the manufacturer);
8. Has compatible smart technology that can be used for downloading/using the electronic patient diary; and,
9. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. BMI \<18 or \>35
2. Existing and/or replacement implant size \> 800 cc
3. Has an extra-capsular silicone breast implant rupture where silicone gel has leaked outside of the capsule) in breast(s) intended for treatment
4. Has prior use of a matrix (synthetic or biologic) in the breast(s) intended for treatment
5. Abnormal breast findings on imaging within 1-year prior to randomization that have not been determined to be benign
6. Subject reported current, or prior history of, Systemic Symptoms Associated with Breast Implants (SSBI - formerly referred to as BII (Breast Implant Illness))
7. Infection present in the study breast(s) (day of index procedure (surgery) exclusions)
8. Current or recent breastfeeding (within 3-months of enrollment) or history of mastitis within the 6-months prior to enrollment
9. Prior or current diagnosis of breast cancer
10. Has a mass that was palpated and has not been determined benign via acceptable imaging (MRI) or biopsy results
11. Has undergone prior chest radiation treatment
12. Has received chemotherapy within the last 12 months
13. Current or recent (within 1-year of enrollment) alcohol/substance abuse
14. Current or recent (within 4-weeks of enrollment) nicotine user (includes cigarettes, vaping, patches, gum, etc.)
15. History of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIAALCL) or Breast Implant Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BIA-SCC)
16. Planned use of any other matrix (synthetic, biosynthetic, or biological) in the study breast(s) other than the GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold used to fully wrap the implant
17. Planned (within the 2-year follow-up time period) use of medical (e.g. montelukast/Singulair; zafirlukast/Accolate), physical (e.g. massage), or device assisted (e.g. mechanical/thermal ultrasound) tools to manage the breast capsule(s)
18. Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may be associated with unduly high risk of intra- or post-operative complications (e.g., insulin dependent diabetes, autoimmune disease, connective tissue disorder, chronic lung or severe cardiovascular disease)
19. Concurrent or planned use (within the 2-year follow-up time period) of autologous fat transfer in the study breast(s)
20. Planned (within the 2-year follow-up time period) elective cosmetic surgery on the study breast(s) (e.g., staged mastopexy; revision for implant size change)
21. Currently enrolled or has plans to enroll in another interventional clinical study that would interfere with this study
22. Is pregnant or plans to become pregnant during the study period
23. Known allergy to tetracycline hydrochloride and/or kanamycin sulfate
24. Any condition that, in the Investigator's opinion, would preclude the use of the study device, interfere with the evaluation of the device or breast related outcomes
25. Subject will not remain under the care of the investigator for all breast related plastic surgery procedures while enrolled in the study
26. Actively using immunosuppressants such as oral steroids or biological therapies (inhalers or topical steroids are permitted)
27. Confirmed diagnosis of the following rheumatic diseases or syndromes: systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjorgren's syndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis, or any connective tissue disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, crystalline arthritis, infectious arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, any other inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue syndrome
28. Has, in the investigator's opinion, a mental illness or disability that would preclude their participation in the study
29. Subject has an implant that was never commercially available in the United States
30. Has been implanted with any silicone implant other than breast implants
31. Is taking any drugs that would interfere with blood clotting or might result in elevated risk of significant postoperative complications (e.g., anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications such as Xarelto, Aspirin, or Eliquis. NSAIDs such as Celebrex, Ibuprofen, Meloxicam are not exclusionary).
32. Works for Sponsor or any of their subsidiaries, the study surgeon, or is helping to conduct the study or are directly related to anyone that works for BD or any of their subsidiaries or the study surgeons
33. Subjects planning to undergo significant weight loss utilizing surgical intervention or prescribed medication(s) (e.g., gastric bypass; gastric sleeve; GLP1 agonists). Subjects with stable weight after previous surgery or current GLP-1 agonists use are not excluded.

Day of Index Procedure (Surgery) Exclusion Criteria

1. Has an extra-capsular rupture (breast implant silicone gel has leaked outside of the capsule) in breast(s) intended for treatment
2. Suspicions of cancer from intraoperative capsule appearance such as capsule masses (based on surgical opinion/visual findings; does not require definitive pathology) inclusive of both BIA-ALCL and BIA-SCC; or,
3. Presence of a systemic infection, infection at the surgical site, or infection anywhere in the body at the time of surgery.

Where it's running

  • Defyne MD
    Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Practice Plastic Surgery
    Beverly Hills, California, United States
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    Huntington Beach, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Donald S Mowlds, MD A Professional Corporation
    Newport Beach, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Newport Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Associates
    Newport Beach, California, United States
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  • Stewart Wang MD Inc.
    Pasadena, California, United States
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    Vancouver, Washington, United States
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    San Diego, California, United States
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    Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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  • Essential Medical Research
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  • Next Stage Clinical Research
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