Study to Determine the Utility of Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Compared to Conventional Saline Dressing Changes
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Other)
Overall Status
Terminated
CT.gov ID
NCT00121537
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to look at the use of the wound vacuum assisted closure (VAC) versus standard wet to dry dressing in treating lower leg fasciotomies.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Study Type:
Interventional
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Prospective Study to Determine the Utility of Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Compared to Conventional Saline Dressing Changes With Regards to Lower Extremity Fasciotomy Wound Healing, Complications, Cost and Patient and Nursing Satisfaction
Study Start Date
:
Jul 1, 2005
Actual Study Completion Date
:
Oct 1, 2006
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Rate of wound healing []
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Time to delayed primary wound closure []
- Time to completion of secondary healing []
- Patient satisfaction []
- Nurse satisfaction []
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years
to 99 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
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four compartment fasciotomies performed on one or both lower extremities
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subject and/or subject's legally authorized representative (next-of-kin) has voluntarily signed and dated informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
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inability to place wound VAC
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contraindications for wound VAC use
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pregnant females
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prisoners
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Hospital | San Antonio | Texas | United States | 78229-4493 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: John G Myers, MD, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.Responsible Party:
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00121537
Other Study ID Numbers:
- 045-1502-226
First Posted:
Jul 21, 2005
Last Update Posted:
Oct 8, 2015
Last Verified:
Oct 1, 2015
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