Vacuum bandage to prevent infection after emergency belly surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a special vacuum bandage (called NPWT) to prevent wound infections after emergency belly surgery in people with diabetes and high infection risk. The goal is to see if this dressing helps heal better than standard care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have diabetes (either already known or diagnosed when you go to the hospital).
- You must be having or have just had urgent surgery on your belly (not a planned operation).
- Your surgeon must think your wound has a high risk of infection, maybe because the surgery area is very contaminated or because of other health issues.
- You cannot be pregnant, or have cancer that has spread widely, or be expected to live less than 30 days.
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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