Interactive Design of Patient-Specific Molds for Tissue Shaping
Start Date
7/17/2025
Completion Date
8/1/2030
Summary
The goal of this study is to develop clinical decision-support algorithms for designing participants-specific breast molds for tissue shaping. Autologous breast reconstruction is an important part of breast cancer rehabilitation for many participants. Our goal is to increase the efficiency of autologous breast reconstruction by helping the surgeon design participants-specific molds for shaping tissue into an acceptable breast form.
Detailed Description
Primary Objective: To evaluate the efficiency of autologous reconstruction performed with 3D-printed participants-specific breast molds designed using our clinical decision-support algorithms. Secondary Objectives: To assess the total number of times the mold was used by the surgeons in the intervention group. To compare the intraoperative time for shaping tissue in control versus intervention group. To collect information on the type of revisions for aesthetic purposes required in control versus intervention group. To assess the number and type of complications experienced in control versus intervention group.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Interventions
Standard of care reconstruction
Surgery, Breast Mold
Conditions
Locations
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas 77030
United States