Suction dressings after knee replacement surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Injuries & trauma, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a special wound dressing that uses gentle suction (called negative pressure wound therapy) can help the surgical cut on your knee heal better after a knee replacement. It is designed for people at higher risk of wound healing problems.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Be scheduled for a first-time knee replacement surgery (a 'primary' total knee replacement)
- Be able to understand the study and give written permission to take part
- Have at least one of these conditions: a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, diabetes, a previous surgical scar on the knee, or chronic kidney disease
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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