Study of GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold in Treatment of Capsular Contracture After Breast Implant Augmentation
C. R. Bard · NCT05945329
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Key facts
- Compensation
- Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
- Who can join
- Ages 22–70 · Women only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted (a condition is required)
- Study type
- Interventional · Not applicable
- Target enrollment
- 250
- US sites recruiting
- 33
- Study start
- December 12, 2024
- Record last updated
- September 25, 2026
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What the study is about
Prospective, randomized, controlled study to assess the safety and effectiveness of GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold in revision surgery for reduction of capsular contracture recurrence and/or malposition in implant-based breast augmentation patients versus patients undergoing conventional revision surgery with no supportive matrix or acellular dermal matrix (ADM). Subjects will be randomized 2:1 to receive either GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold or standard care (no ADM or matrix placement). This study is designed using an adaptive approach. The number of the treated breasts will range between 250 and 530.
Being studied: GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold; Standard surgery
Conditions: Capsular Contracture Associated With Breast Implant; Capsular Contracture Grade III; Capsular Contracture Grade IV
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
- Genetically female ≥22 and ≤70 years of age;
- Breast augmentation subject with capsular contracture (Baker grade III or IV);
- Desires a new silicone implant with no more than a ± 150cc volume change in implant size;
- Planned revision approach via inframammary fold (IMF) incision;
- Willing and able to comply with the study procedures including the 2-year follow-up visit;
- Can complete all required study visits as scheduled (i.e., physically attend);
- Has reviewed and completed an FDA required Breast Implant Patient Decision Checklist (e.g., implant-specific provided by the manufacturer);
- Has compatible smart technology that can be used for downloading/using the electronic patient diary; and,
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
- BMI \<18 or >35
- Existing and/or replacement implant size > 800 cc
- Has an extra-capsular silicone breast implant rupture where silicone gel has leaked outside of the capsule) in breast(s) intended for treatment
- Has prior use of a matrix (synthetic or biologic) in the breast(s) intended for treatment
- Abnormal breast findings on imaging within 1-year prior to randomization that have not been determined to be benign
- Subject reported current, or prior history of, Systemic Symptoms Associated with Breast Implants (SSBI - formerly referred to as BII (Breast Implant Illness))
- Infection present in the study breast(s) (day of index procedure (surgery) exclusions)
- Current or recent breastfeeding (within 3-months of enrollment) or history of mastitis within the 6-months prior to enrollment
- Prior or current diagnosis of breast cancer
- Has a mass that was palpated and has not been determined benign via acceptable imaging (MRI) or biopsy results
- Has undergone prior chest radiation treatment
- Has received chemotherapy within the last 12 months
- Current or recent (within 1-year of enrollment) alcohol/substance abuse
- Current or recent (within 4-weeks of enrollment) nicotine user (includes cigarettes, vaping, patches, gum, etc.)
- History of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIAALCL) or Breast Implant Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BIA-SCC)
- Planned use of any other matrix (synthetic, biosynthetic, or biological) in the study breast(s) other than the GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold used to fully wrap the implant
- Planned (within the 2-year follow-up time period) use of medical (e.g. montelukast/Singulair; zafirlukast/Accolate), physical (e.g. massage), or device assisted (e.g. mechanical/thermal ultrasound) tools to manage the breast capsule(s)
- Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may be associated with unduly high risk of intra- or post-operative complications (e.g., insulin dependent diabetes, autoimmune disease, connective tissue disorder, chronic lung or severe cardiovascular disease)
- Concurrent or planned use (within the 2-year follow-up time period) of autologous fat transfer in the study breast(s)
- Planned (within the 2-year follow-up time period) elective cosmetic surgery on the study breast(s) (e.g., staged mastopexy; revision for implant size change)
- Currently enrolled or has plans to enroll in another interventional clinical study that would interfere with this study
- Is pregnant or plans to become pregnant during the study period
- Known allergy to tetracycline hydrochloride and/or kanamycin sulfate
- Any condition that, in the Investigator's opinion, would preclude the use of the study device, interfere with the evaluation of the device or breast related outcomes
- Subject will not remain under the care of the investigator for all breast related plastic surgery procedures while enrolled in the study
- Actively using immunosuppressants such as oral steroids or biological therapies (inhalers or topical steroids are permitted)
- Confirmed diagnosis of the following rheumatic diseases or syndromes: systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjorgren's syndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis, or any connective tissue disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, crystalline arthritis, infectious arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, any other inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue syndrome
- Has, in the investigator's opinion, a mental illness or disability that would preclude their participation in the study
- Subject has an implant that was never commercially available in the United States
- Has been implanted with any silicone implant other than breast implants
- Is taking any drugs that would interfere with blood clotting or might result in elevated risk of significant postoperative complications (e.g., anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications such as Xarelto, Aspirin, or Eliquis. NSAIDs such as Celebrex, Ibuprofen, Meloxicam are not exclusionary).
- Works for Sponsor or any of their subsidiaries, the study surgeon, or is helping to conduct the study or are directly related to anyone that works for BD or any of their subsidiaries or the study surgeons
- Subjects planning to undergo significant weight loss utilizing surgical intervention or prescribed medication(s) (e.g., gastric bypass; gastric sleeve; GLP1 agonists). Subjects with stable weight after previous surgery or current GLP-1 agonists use are not excluded.
Day of Index Procedure (Surgery) Exclusion Criteria
- Has an extra-capsular rupture (breast implant silicone gel has leaked outside of the capsule) in breast(s) intended for treatment
- Suspicions of cancer from intraoperative capsule appearance such as capsule masses (based on surgical opinion/visual findings; does not require definitive pathology) inclusive of both BIA-ALCL and BIA-SCC; or,
- Presence of a systemic infection, infection at the surgical site, or infection anywhere in the body at the time of surgery.
Recruiting US locations
Defyne MD
Scottsdale, AZ 82521
Site contact: Amy Norzagaray · 480-561-6185 · manager@defynemd.com
The Practice Plastic Surgery
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Site contact: Star Skillens · 310 278-8200 · star@thepracticeps.com
California Aesthetic Center
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Site contact: Tracy Bui-Vu · (714) 848-1133 · tracy@stevevumd.com
Donald S Mowlds, MD A Professional Corporation
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Site contact: Mallory Painter · 949-759-5539 · mallory@donaldmowldsmd.com
Newport Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Associates
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Site contact: Christine Puentes · 949-251-1502 · christinep@newportplastic.com
Stewart Wang MD Inc.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Site contact: Dulce Valenzuela · 626-796-6680 · dulce@wangplasticsurgery.com
Charlie Chen MD., Corp
San Diego, CA 92107
Site contact: Aimee Beltran · 858-255-1538 · info@charliechenmd.com
Beauty by Buford
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Site contact: Kaylie Delacerda · 609-964-7993 · kaylie@kerloresearch.com
Careaga Plastic Surgery
Miami, FL 33134
Site contact: Barbara Garcia · 305-574-9262 · bgarcia@absolutemedicalcenter.com
Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery
Orlando, FL 32819
Site contact: Ashley Czarniak · 407-218-4550 · ashley@drarmandosoto.com
Scazorla Plastic Surgery
Orlando, FL 32827
Site contact: Christian Trinidad · 407-313-1040 · c.trinidad@nabellaplasticsurgery.com
Billington Plastic Surgery
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Site contact: Nicole Costa · 727 341-0337 · nicole@billingtonmd.com
VIVIFY Plastic Surgery
Tampa, FL 33606
Site contact: Marlie Marino · 386-986-7010 · Marlie@vivifyps.com
The Graivier Center
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Site contact: Avery Miller · 770-772-0695 · a.miller@thegraiviercenter.com
Monarch Plastic Surgery and Skin Renewal Center
Atlanta, GA 30328
Site contact: Ashlee Kenny · 404-250-3333 · ashlee@monarchga.com
Iteld Plastic Surgery
Chicago, IL 60642
Site contact: Kimmy Vu · 3127574505 · kimmy@driteld.com
Meridian Plastic Surgery Center
Indianapolis, IN 46290
Site contact: Lisa Young · 317-575-0330 · lyoung@meridianplastic.com
Northshore Plastic Surgery
Mandeville, LA 70448
Site contact: Erin Peak · 985-237-6050 · erin@drboudreaux.com
The Washington University
St Louis, MO 63110
Site contact: Jeremy Eisele · 314-362-4639 · jeisele@wustl.edu
Reno Tahoe Plastic Surgery
Reno, NV 89511
Site contact: Erika Jolley · 775-284-2020 · erika@drmccormack.com
VIP Plastic Surgery
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Site contact: Paige Dalton · 7329630809 · paige@doctorvnj.com
Luxurgery
New York, NY 10021
Site contact: Christina Uong · 212-508-0000 · cku@luxurgery.com
Plastic Surgery Institute of New York
New York, NY 10036
Site contact: Matthew DelMauro · 646-257-2677 · DrDelMauro@BodySculptingCenterNYC.com
H/K/B Surgery
Huntersville, NC 28078
Site contact: Devin White · 704-659-2529 · Devin@hkbsurgery.com
Pittsburgh Center for Plastic Surgery
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Site contact: LeeAnn Fowler · 412-802-6100 · lfowler@pghplasticsurgery.com
The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville With HKB
Nashville, TN 37203
Site contact: LaTasha Bolden · 615-467-6777 · latasha@nashvillesurgery.com
Farah Naz Khan
Dallas, TX 75219
Site contact: Matt Phillips · 469-437-5426 · matt@khanplasticsurgery.com
Southwest Plastic Surgery
El Paso, TX 79936
Site contact: Michael Sanchez · michael@swplasticsurgery.com
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
Houston, TX 77024
Site contact: Kirk Zihlman · kzihlman@kalonaesthetics.com
Hill Country Plastic Surgery
San Antonio, TX 78257
Site contact: Sylvia Trujillo · 210-658-3555 · Sylvia.Trujillo@hillcountryps.com
The Plastics Clinic
Draper, UT 84020
Site contact: Xoey Gunn · (385) 337-3228 · xgunn@theplasticsclinic.com
Athenix Advanced Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center
Seattle, WA 98005
Site contact: Kathy Ross · 425-307-3546 · drdry@athenixbody.com
Allen Gabriel MD
Vancouver, WA 98660
Site contact: Olivia Develasco · Olivia@allengabrielmd.com
Study contacts (from the official record)
- Niccole Diaz · 407-694-0553 · Niccole.Diaz@bd.com
- Jenna Baccari · jenna.baccari@bd.com