Early Versus Late Upper Extremity Mobilization After Autograft (NCT04132180) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Early Versus Late Upper Extremity Mobilization After Autograft
Stopped: Slow recruitment.
Canada2 participantsStarted 2018-08-14
Plain-language summary
Rationale: There is currently no observational study or randomized clinical trial published evaluating the impact of early versus late mobilization in the upper extremity after split thickness skin autograft. As the current post-operative care protocols vary based on physician preference, evidence is needed to optimize post-operative rehabilitation protocols guided by evidence which optimize wound healing, extremity range of motion, graft site pain, as well as minimize risks of complications and length of stay in hospital.
Objective: To determine if early mobilization is non-inferior to late mobilization of the upper extremity after split thickness skin autograft with regards to wound healing measured as percent graft take on post-operative day 5 in adult burn patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 18 years and older at the time of surgery.
. Injury: Acute (within 72h of injury) thermal flame or scald burn.
. Surgery: Skin split-thickness meshed autograft (STSG) applied directly on the wound bed.
. Location: Upper extremity burn - distal to the axilla and proximal to the wrist.
Exclusion criteria
. Injury: Electrical and chemical burn.
. Location: Autograft exclusively to the wrist, hand, axilla or non-upper extremity.
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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