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Study identifier: NCT06080178 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Goal-directed Fluid Therapy During Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Free Flap Breast Reconstruction

Condition: Hypotension During Surgery  ·  Sponsor: Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares

PhasePhase 4
Planned participants82
Who can joinFemale, 18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Adequate free flap perfusion during Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction surgery requires maintaining blood pressure above 100 mmHg and avoiding excessive fluid administration. This study aims to determine whether the use of a measurement of preload dependency (Pulse Pressure Variation = PPV), can guide fluid therapy and if it decreases the risk of flap oedema. For this purpose, two fluid management strategies will be compared: * Static intraoperative fluid management: Administration of crystalloid fluids is limited to 5ml/kg/h * Dynamic intraoperative fluid management: Crystalloid fluids are only administered if PPV exceeds 12% The purpose of this study is to compare the static and dynamic (= targeted) fluid strategy and to evaluate the effect on flap oedema and flap perfusion.

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Talk to the study team

Silvie Allaert, MD  ·  +32 9 246 17 00  ·  silvie.allaert@mijnziekenhuis.be

Ella Hermie, MSc  ·  +32 9 246 17 03  ·  ella.hermie@mijnziekenhuis.be

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Locations (1)

AZ Maria MiddelaresGhent, East Flanders, BelgiumRecruiting

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