Comparing vacuum dressings with gradual closure for burst belly wounds
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of closing a surgical wound in the belly that has burst open after an operation: using a special vacuum dressing or closing the skin gradually. If you qualify, you could receive either treatment, and the goal is to see which one helps the wound heal better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had abdominal surgery and the wound opened up completely along the cut.
- You are stable enough to have the wound treated at your bedside.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to take part.
- You do not have a fistula (an opening between your bowel and the wound).
- You are not allergic to the materials used in vacuum dressings.
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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