Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

The Use of iNPWT for Management of ALT Flap Donor Site Wound

Lead Sponsor:

National Taiwan University Hospital

Conditions:

Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Primary closure or skin grafting of the donor site after harvest of a anterolateral thigh flap (ALT) is associated with significant morbidity. Incisional negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) may dec...

Detailed Description

Primary closure or skin grafting of the donor site after harvest of a anterolateral thigh flap (ALT) is associated with significant morbidity. Incisional negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) may dec...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • The study is designed as a prospective randomized clinical trial. This study aims to enroll patients who require a free ALT flap for head and neck reconstruction. Inclusion criteria are as follows:
  • The donor site of ALT flap can be closed primarily.
  • Age≥20 years and \<80 years
  • ALT flap size measuring more than 6 cm in width
  • Patients will be required to understand and be willing to participate in the trial and be able to comply with the follow-up visits
  • Exclusion criteria are as follows:
  • he donor site of ALT flap can not be closed primarily.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, as measured by HbA1c≥10%
  • Under renal replacement therapy for more than 1 year.
  • Pregnant woman

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    April 8 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    June 1 2026

    Estimated Enrollment :

    138 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04762732

    Start Date

    April 8 2021

    End Date

    June 1 2026

    Last Update

    November 19 2025

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    National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, Taiwan, 100