Status:
TERMINATED
Study to Determine the Utility of Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Compared to Conventional Saline Dressing Changes
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Conditions:
Wounds
Compartment Syndromes
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-99 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to look at the use of the wound vacuum assisted closure (VAC) versus standard wet to dry dressing in treating lower leg fasciotomies.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- four compartment fasciotomies performed on one or both lower extremities
- subject and/or subject's legally authorized representative (next-of-kin) has voluntarily signed and dated informed consent.
Exclusion
- inability to place wound VAC
- contraindications for wound VAC use
- pregnant females
- prisoners
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
October 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00121537
Start Date
July 1 2005
End Date
October 1 2006
Last Update
October 8 2015
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229-4493