Assessment of a Non-invasive Device in the Management of Open Abdomen (AbCLO) (NCT06242925) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of a Non-invasive Device in the Management of Open Abdomen (AbCLO)
United States20 participantsStarted 2024-02-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this multicenter, prospective Cohort Interventional study is to perform a pilot study of the AbCLO (Abdominal Wall Closure) device in patients with Open Abdomen. The main question it aims to answer is:
• Does the Abdominal Wall Closure Device (AbCLO) increase the likelihood of primary facial closure in cases of open abdomen when compared to historical controls?
Participants will be cases of open abdomen who underwent emergency surgery for Trauma or Acute Care Surgery, will have the AbCLO device. These will be compared to historical controls managed at the same center.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adults more than 18 years of age, and less than 100 years of age
. Admitted to the trauma and acute care surgery service, underwent damage control laparotomy and left with an open abdomen (OA). Trauma or Emergency General Surgery, such as perforated viscus, Bowel obstruction or abdominal compartment syndrome.
Exclusion criteria
. Pregnant patients
. Patients who lost any portion of the abdominal wall that preclude primary abdominal wall closure
. Patient who previously had a ventral hernia before having an open abdomen
. Patient who already had a previous mesh repair
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.