PEG-based help during phalloplasty nerve repair
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a substance called polyethylene glycol (PEG) helps nerves heal better during phalloplasty. It may improve how well the repaired nerves work after surgery for some people.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a planned radial forearm free flap phalloplasty (planned surgery that uses tissue from the forearm)
- Have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria and be having phalloplasty as planned
- Be willing to follow all study instructions and attend all scheduled study visits
- Do not have an allergy to the study drug (PEG)
- Have a hematocrit (a blood measure) below 54%
- No history of certain recent blood clot or heart/brain events in the last 6 months (VTE, peripheral phlebitis, stroke, or heart attack)
Quick eligibility check
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