Bionic breast project to reduce chronic pain after mastectomy
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new device (a neuroprosthesis) placed during breast reconstruction to see if it can reduce long-term pain after a mastectomy. If you are having both breasts removed and plan to get tissue expander reconstruction, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have both breasts removed (bilateral mastectomy) with tissue expander reconstruction at the University of Chicago Medicine.
- You are having the mastectomy either to reduce your risk of breast cancer or for a small breast cancer (T1 or T2) that has not spread to lymph nodes.
- You agree to have the tissue expander removed within 12 to 20 weeks after it is placed.
- You have a cell phone and are willing to receive text messages from the study team.
- You can speak and understand English or Spanish.
- You are not currently receiving chemotherapy, and have not had prior mastectomy, chest radiation, or certain other medical conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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