Wound healing study for burst abdomen prevention
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests using a special vacuum device on surgical wounds to prevent them from reopening after emergency abdominal surgery. It may help patients with infections, malnutrition, or chronic illnesses who are at higher risk for this complication.
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Who can take part
- You had emergency surgery for a serious belly infection
- Your wound is dirty or contaminated (not clean)
- You have a condition like diabetes, kidney disease, or malnutrition
- You are a smoker or are older
- You have a colostomy or ileostomy near the wound
- You do not have elective surgery or a negative exploratory surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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