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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
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