TerminatedNot Applicable

Study to Determine the Utility of Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Compared to Conventional Saline Dressing Changes

Stopped: terminated, due to lack enrollment,

United States30 participantsStarted 2005-07

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 99 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * inability to place wound VAC * contraindications for wound VAC use * pregnant females * prisoners

What they're measuring

Rate of wound healing

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00121537

SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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