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New treatment option for Surgical Incision
Official title Treating Emergency Laparotomy Incisions With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07003906
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in adults undergoing emergency laparotomy. The main question it aims to answer is: Does NPWT decrease wound complications?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- ≥18 years old
- Written informed consent
- \>10 cm midline incision with primary skin closure
- Emergency laparotomy
You likely can't join if
- Not able to consent (e.g. dementia, impaired cognitive function, unconscious)
- people not possible to follow up as assessed by the Investigator
- Allergy to dressing material
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding (females of childbearing potential)
- Previous enrolment in the current study
- Expected reoperation with 28 days of index laparotomy
See the full eligibility criteria
- ≥18 years old
- Written informed consent
- \>10 cm midline incision with primary skin closure
- Emergency laparotomy
- Not able to consent (e.g. dementia, impaired cognitive function, unconscious)
- people not possible to follow up as assessed by the Investigator
- Allergy to dressing material
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding (females of childbearing potential)
- Previous enrolment in the current study
- Expected reoperation with 28 days of index laparotomy
- Emergency laparotomy within 3 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Eskilstuna, Sweden
- Linköping, Sweden
- Mora, Sweden
- Norrköping, Sweden
- Uppsala, Sweden
- Västerås, Sweden
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Eskilstuna, Sweden; Linköping, Sweden; Mora, Sweden; Norrköping, Sweden; Uppsala, Sweden; Västerås, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.