Effect of Nitropaste in Chest Masculinizing Surgery

Description

Nitropaste is a topical agent that contains 2% nitroglycerin. It is an effective vascular smooth dilator, with more powerful effect on venous vasculature than arterial vasculature. While its main indication is for angina pectoris, there have been many studies showing improved survival of axial and random pattern flaps. Furthermore, recent clinical studies highlight significantly decreased mastectomy flap wound complication and need for sharp debridement. Nitropaste has low rates of side effects and is very well tolerated in general. To this date, there's no study that investigates its utility on patients who are undergoing chest masculinizing surgery. The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential utility of nitropaste in reducing rates of wound complications in patients undergoing chest masculinizing surgery.

Conditions

Gender Dysphoria

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Nitropaste is a topical agent that contains 2% nitroglycerin. It is an effective vascular smooth dilator, with more powerful effect on venous vasculature than arterial vasculature. While its main indication is for angina pectoris, there have been many studies showing improved survival of axial and random pattern flaps. Furthermore, recent clinical studies highlight significantly decreased mastectomy flap wound complication and need for sharp debridement. Nitropaste has low rates of side effects and is very well tolerated in general. To this date, there's no study that investigates its utility on patients who are undergoing chest masculinizing surgery. The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential utility of nitropaste in reducing rates of wound complications in patients undergoing chest masculinizing surgery.

The Effect of Nitropaste in Chest Masculinizing Surgery: Randomized, Prospective Trial

Effect of Nitropaste in Chest Masculinizing Surgery

Condition
Gender Dysphoria
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Charlottesville

University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22902

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Any adult (18 or older) patients of any gender identity who are undergoing chest masculinizing surgery with double incision and free nipple grafting.
  • * Minor patients (younger than 18)
  • * Anyone who's not getting free nipple grafting
  • * Anyone who's not utilizing double incision pattern
  • * Prisoners, anyone who is allergic to nitropaste
  • * Anyone who is taking phosphodiesterase inhibitor (ex)Sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil)
  • * Anyone who's taking soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator riociguatdz

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Virginia,

John T Stranix, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, UVA

Study Record Dates

2025-11