This study is looking at whether applying minoxidil to the skin can improve blood flow (perfusion) and tissue health (viability) in breast tissue flaps during breast reconstruction surgery. You might be able to join if you are a woman over 18 with a genetic risk for cancer, having a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy (removal of both breasts to prevent cancer) with immediate reconstruction. The study is testing minoxidil against a placebo (inactive substance) to see if it helps. The main goals are to see how easy it is to recruit and keep participants, and how well participants follow the study instructions. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 25 women. Each participant will have one breast randomly assigned to receive minoxidil and the other to receive a placebo, acting as an internal control.

What's involved

You would apply minoxidil or a hair mousse daily for 14 days before surgery. The study will assess your adherence to this protocol for 90 days.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for 90 days to assess retention and adherence to the protocol.

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