Study to Compare Negative Pressure Wound Therapy or Standard Dressings After Orthopedic Surgery (NCT02064270) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Study to Compare Negative Pressure Wound Therapy or Standard Dressings After Orthopedic Surgery
United States526 participantsStarted 2014-03
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to assess the prevention of incision healing complications in patients undergoing Total Knee Arthroscopy (TKA) and Total Hip Arthroscopy (THA) treated with either Single-Use Incisional NPWT (Negative Pressure Wound Therapy), or standard of care dressings.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. \- Patient ≥18 years old
. \- Male or non-pregnant females
. \- Patient is scheduled to have a surgical procedure for Total Knee Arthroplasty or Total Hip Arthroplasty (Primary or Revision Procedure)
. \- The patient is able to understand the trial and is willing to consent to the trial
Exclusion criteria
. \- Patients who in the opinion of the investigator may not complete the study for any reason
. \- Patients with a known history of poor compliance with medical treatment
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Incision Appearance Based on VAS (Incision Healing Assessment Form)
. \- Patients who have participated in this trial previously and who were withdrawn
. \- Patients with known allergies to product components (silicone adhesives and polyurethane films (direct contact with wound), acrylic adhesives (direct contact with skin), polyethylene fabrics and super-absorbent powders (polyacrylates) (within the dressing)
. \- Patients not capable of obtaining a standardized digital picture at day 7 (1 week from surgery), and submitting it to the site.