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Study Summary
No. GS01-562:.............Barry Feig......Surgical Oncology
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Study Summary Title
Study Summary
Number:
GS01-562
Study Title:A Randomized Trial Evaluating the Use of Fibrin Tissue Adhesive Following Axillary Node Dissection in Patients with Breast Cancer
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Physician New Patient Referral
Name:Barry FeigPatients Call:800-392-1611 (in U.S.A.) 713-792-6161 (outside U.S.A.)
Dept:Surgical OncologyReferring MD
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General Information
Disease Group:Supported By:N/A
Phase of Study:N/AReturn
Visit:
Follow-up wound examination will be performed by the local primary physician or
in the MDACC Breast Clinic between 1-3 weeks post-op and at approximately 6
weeks following surgery.
Treatment
Agents:
Home Care:None
Treatment Loc:Only at MDACC
Estimated
Length of Stay
in Houston:
Patients will be admitted for 23-hour observation.
Description/
Intervention:
The goal of this research study is to get information about participants'
experience with a surgical drain following an axillary nodal dissection.
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Study Objectives / Outcomes
1. Primary Objective:
To determine whether the use of a fibrin sealant applied to axillary soft tissues following node dissection can result in earlier drain removal.

2. Secondary Objectives:
To determine the postoperative morbidity rate using fibrin sealant following axillary node dissection.
To assess patient-valuation of outcome by performing a cost-benefit analysis using a willingness-to-pay model.
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Study Status Information
Study Activation / Registration Date:02/25/2002
IRB Review and Approval Date:11/07/2001
Study Type:Therapeutic
Recruitment Status:Terminated
Projected Accrual:77
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Enrollment Eligibility
If you do not meet the enrollment eligibility, there may be other treatment options for you. Please Contact the Referral Office for more information.

Inclusion Criteria:Unavailable

Exclusion Criteria:Unavailable

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