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Microbiome and Association With Implant Infections

Microbiome and Association With Implant Infections: Investigating the Impact of Antibiotics on the Gut and Breast Microbiomes Post-mastectomy With Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
Female only
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 90 days

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Participants are followed up for 90 days."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

The most common tissue expander-related infections are from Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas species. In addition, from breast tissue microbiome studies, Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas show variable abundance across samples. The investigator hypothesizes that participants undergoing mastectomy with high initial abundance of Staphylococcus and/or Pseudomonas are more likely to develop subsequent tissue expander-related infections from these respective organisms.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients must have histologically confirmed breast malignancy OR genetic predisposition to breast cancer. 2. Age \>= 18 years 3. Scheduled to undergo mastectomy with the immediate placement of tissue expanders or implant placement 4. Ability to understand a written informed consent document, and the willingness to sign it 5. At least 4 weeks post-completion of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any significant medical condition or laboratory abnormalities, which places the subject at unacceptable risk if he/she were to participate in the study 2. Pregnant or breastfeeding 3. Patients who have taken antibiotics within 90 days of the consent date 4. Patients who have taken probiotics within 90 days of the consent date 5. Patients who have a documented or reported allergic reaction to the outlined antibiotics to be used in this study 6. Male patients

Study sites (1)

CA