Nitropaste for chest masculinizing surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if applying nitropaste to the chest before surgery improves blood flow to the nipple grafts, which may help them heal better. It is for people having chest masculinizing surgery with a specific technique called double incision and free nipple grafting.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be having chest masculinizing surgery (top surgery) with a double incision and free nipple grafting.
- You cannot be allergic to nitropaste (a medication applied to the skin that widens blood vessels).
- You cannot be taking erectile dysfunction medicines like sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), or vardenafil (Levitra).
- You cannot be taking riociguat (a medicine for certain lung or heart 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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