Trial of Different Wound Dressings in Split-skin Grafted Third Degree Burns (NCT03674151) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Trial of Different Wound Dressings in Split-skin Grafted Third Degree Burns
Germany20 participantsStarted 2015-07
Plain-language summary
In plastic and reconstructive surgery, treatment strategies of second-degree burn wounds and split-skin grafted third-degree burn wounds aim at reducing infection and improving reepithelialization. Although previous studies indicate that burn patients benefit from newer wound dressings, only a few studies comparing different wound dressings can be found. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate time to reepithelialization, pain, microbiology, handling and costs of different wound dressings in patients with split-skin grafted third-degree burn wounds.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Consent-capable male and female patients
* ≥18 years of age
* ≥3% and ≤30% total body surface area (TBSA) split-skin grafted third-degree burn
* appropriate form of wound (not: too small) and localization (not: face, inplane surface)
* ability to asses pain
Exclusion Criteria:
* Immunosuppressive Therapy
* Clinical wound infection
* Allergy against porcine material, bee poison or honey, etherial oil, propyleneglycol, silver, nylon
* Relationship to someone who is involved in the study design or assessment
* Participation in other clinical trials
* Citizen of countries outside Europe
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
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Epithelialization
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year