CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Wound Management With Negative Pressure Dressing Versus Standard Dressing After Revision Arthroplasty.

United States160 participantsStarted 2014-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system after revision total knee and hip arthroplasty in patients at high risk for infection. It is hypothesized that the use of NPWT system (i.e., Prevena) in high risk patients prevents wound complications and decreases reoperation rates.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Scheduled revision Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty Procedure * Presence of one of the following: body mass index (BMI) greater than 35, use of blood thinners other than acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) after surgery, peripheral vascular disease, depression, diabetes mellitus, current tobacco use, history of prior infection, current use of immunomodulators or steroids, current history of cancer or hematological malignancy, rheumatoid arthritis, renal failure or dialysis, malnutrition, liver disease, transplant status, or HIV. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient lives \>100 miles from hospital * Patient is \< 18 years old * Silver allergy

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?

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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

Number of Patients With Wound Complications

Timeframe: Within 90 days after surgery

Re-operation Rates

Timeframe: Within 90 days after surgery

Readmission Rates

Timeframe: Within 90 days after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02127281

SponsorThe Cleveland Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-04-24

Results submitted2017-08-17

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.