Study of GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold in Treatment of Capsular Contracture After Breast Implant Augmentation
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multi-Center Study of GalaFLEX LITE™ Scaffold in Treatment of Capsular Contracture After Breast Implant Augmentation
- Capsular Contracture Associated With Breast Implant
- Capsular Contracture Grade III
- Capsular Contracture Grade IV
At a glance
- Phase
- Phase not stated
- Study type
- Interventional
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
- Enrolment target
- 250
- Started
- 12 December 2024
- Main results due
- February 2029
- Study sites
- 37
- Registry updated
- 25 September 2026
Can you take part?
- Ages 22 years to 70 years.
- Women only.
- You need the condition being studied — healthy volunteers are not accepted.
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Read the full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Genetically female ≥22 and ≤70 years of age; 2. Breast augmentation subject with capsular contracture (Baker grade III or IV); 3. Desires a new silicone implant with no more than a ± 150cc volume change in implant size; 4. Planned revision approach via inframammary fold (IMF) incision; 5. Willing and able to comply with the study procedures including the 2-year follow-up visit; 6. Can complete all required study visits as scheduled (i.e., physically attend); 7. Has reviewed and completed an FDA required Breast Implant Patient Decision Checklist (e.g., implant-specific provided by the manufacturer); 8. Has compatible smart technology that can be used for downloading/using the electronic patient diary; and, 9. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. BMI \<18 or \>35 2. Existing and/or replacement implant size \> 800 cc 3. Has an extra-capsular silicone breast implant rupture where silicone gel has leaked outside of the capsule) in breast(s) intended for treatment 4. Has prior use of a matrix (synthetic or biologic) in the breast(s) intended for treatment 5. Abnormal breast findings on imaging within 1-year prior to randomization that have not been determined to be benign 6. Subject reported current, or prior history of, Systemic Symptoms Associated with Breast Implants (SSBI - formerly referred to as BII (Breast Implant Illness)) 7. Infection present in the study breast(s) (day of index procedure (surgery) exclusions) 8. Current or recent breastfeeding (within 3-months of enrollment) or history of mastitis within the 6-months prior to enrollment 9. Prior or current diagnosis of breast cancer 10. Has a mass that was palpated and has not been determined benign via acceptable imaging (MRI) or biopsy results 11. Has undergone prior chest radiation treatment 12. Has received chemotherapy within the last 12 months 13. Current or recent (within 1-year of enrollment) alcohol/substance abuse 14. Current or recent (within 4-weeks of enrollment) nicotine user (includes cigarettes, vaping, patches, gum, etc.) 15. History of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIAALCL) or Breast Implant Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BIA-SCC) 16. 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 17. 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) 18. 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) 19. Concurrent or planned use (within the 2-year follow-up time period) of autologous fat transfer in the study breast(s) 20. 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) 21. Currently enrolled or has plans to enroll in another interventional clinical study that would interfere with this study 22. Is pregnant or plans to become pregnant during the study period 23. Known allergy to tetracycline hydrochloride and/or kanamycin sulfate 24. 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 25. Subject will not remain under the care of the investigator for all breast related plastic surgery procedures while enrolled in the study 26. Actively using immunosuppressants such as oral steroids or biological therapies (inhalers or topical steroids are permitted) 27. 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 28. Has, in the investigator's opinion, a mental illness or disability that would preclude their participation in the study 29. Subject has an implant that was never commercially available in the United States 30. Has been implanted with any silicone implant other than breast implants 31. 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). 32. 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 33. 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 1. Has an extra-capsular rupture (breast implant silicone gel has leaked outside of the capsule) in breast(s) intended for treatment 2. 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, 3. Presence of a systemic infection, infection at the surgical site, or infection anywhere in the body at the time of surgery.
What this study is about
In the sponsor’s own words, from the registry.
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.
Study sites(37)
Defyne MD
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Recruiting
The Practice Plastic Surgery
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Recruiting
California Aesthetic Center
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Recruiting
Donald S Mowlds, MD A Professional Corporation
Newport Beach, California, United States
Recruiting
Newport Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Associates
Newport Beach, California, United States
Recruiting
Stewart Wang MD Inc.
Pasadena, California, United States
Recruiting
Charlie Chen MD., Corp
San Diego, California, United States
Recruiting
Tim Sayed MD
San Diego, California, United States
Withdrawn
Beauty by Buford
Lone Tree, Colorado, United States
Recruiting
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Withdrawn
Careaga Plastic Surgery
Miami, Florida, United States
Recruiting
Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery
Orlando, Florida, United States
Recruiting
Scazorla Plastic Surgery
Orlando, Florida, United States
Recruiting
Billington Plastic Surgery
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Recruiting
VIVIFY Plastic Surgery
Tampa, Florida, United States
Recruiting
The Graivier Center
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Recruiting
Monarch Plastic Surgery and Skin Renewal Center
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Recruiting
Iteld Plastic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Recruiting
Meridian Plastic Surgery Center
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Recruiting
Northshore Plastic Surgery
Mandeville, Louisiana, United States
Recruiting
The Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Recruiting
Reno Tahoe Plastic Surgery
Reno, Nevada, United States
Recruiting
VIP Plastic Surgery
West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
Recruiting
Luxurgery
New York, New York, United States
Recruiting
Plastic Surgery Institute of New York
New York, New York, United States
Recruiting
H/K/B Surgery
Huntersville, North Carolina, United States
Recruiting
Essential Medical Research
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Withdrawn
Pittsburgh Center for Plastic Surgery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Recruiting
The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville With HKB
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Recruiting
Farah Naz Khan
Dallas, Texas, United States
Recruiting
Southwest Plastic Surgery
El Paso, Texas, United States
Recruiting
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
Houston, Texas, United States
Recruiting
Hill Country Plastic Surgery
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Recruiting
Next Stage Clinical Research
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Terminated
The Plastics Clinic
Draper, Utah, United States
Recruiting
Athenix Advanced Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center
Seattle, Washington, United States
Recruiting
Allen Gabriel MD
Vancouver, Washington, United States
Recruiting
Showing 37 of 37 sites. 33 of the 37 sites on this study are recruiting right now — a site can stop enrolling while the study as a whole is still open.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT05945329. Trialion does not run this study, is not paid to refer anyone to it, and cannot enrol you. Eligibility is always decided by the research team at the site.
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