Preventing wound problems after sarcoma surgery with a special bandage
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This trial tests a special negative pressure bandage used after surgery to prevent wound complications in people with high-grade soft tissue sarcoma of the limbs who have had radiation therapy before their operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a high-grade (grade III) soft tissue sarcoma in an arm or leg.
- You have had radiation therapy (short or long course) before your planned surgery.
- You are scheduled for a wide radical excision surgery to remove the sarcoma.
- A CT scan shows no cancer spread to distant parts of your body.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to participate.
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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