Status:

TERMINATED

Prevention of Wound Complications After Cesarean Delivery in Obese Women Utilizing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Lead Sponsor:

West Virginia University

Collaborating Sponsors:

CAMC Health System

Conditions:

Surgical Wound Dehiscence

Wound Infection

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Wound complications after Cesarean section (C-section) are common in obese women. Approximately 25% of obese women having a C-section will have a wound complication. This research study is designed to...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Undergoing Cesarean delivery.
  • Patient at least 18 years of age.
  • Weight greater than 199 pounds.
  • Depth of subcutaneous tissue (measured from fascia to epidermis) of greater than or equal to 4 centimeters.

Exclusion

  • Weight less or equal to 199 pounds or less than 4 cm of subcutaneous tissue present.
  • Inability to give proper informed consent.
  • Inability to adhere to follow-up provisions of the study (return for 2 post-operative visits at 7-14 days post-op and between 4-6 weeks post-op).
  • Patient less than 18 years of age.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

54 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00654641

Start Date

September 1 2007

End Date

February 1 2010

Last Update

January 30 2013

Active Locations (2)

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CAMC Women and Children's Hospital

Charleston, West Virginia, United States, 25304

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West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26506