Comparison of Amniotic Membrane Dressing and Aquacel®Ag in Second-degree Burns (NCT07300137) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Amniotic Membrane Dressing and Aquacel®Ag in Second-degree Burns
Pakistan100 participantsStarted 2025-09-20
Plain-language summary
To compare the outcome of amniotic membrane dressing versus Aquacel® Ag dressing with respect to the duration of healing in patients with second-degree burns within the local demographic setting. This study aims to address the existing gap in the literature by comparing the efficacy of amniotic membrane dressing and Aquacel® Ag dressing in the management of second-degree burns. Although Aquacel® Ag has been extensively studied for partial-thickness burns, it has not been directly compared with human amniotic membrane dressing, and no randomized controlled trial has yet evaluated these two treatment modalities. The findings of this study are expected to provide healthcare providers with an effective and cost-efficient dressing option for burn patients, particularly in resource-limited countries, while minimizing morbidity.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* second degree burns (till 40% TBSA)
* In patients/ OPD
* Fire Burn, Scald Burn, Flash Burn.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Referred Cases, Infected Wounds, Diabetic Patients/ on immunosuppressants/ corticosteroids,
* Electrical \& Chemical Burns/
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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
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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?
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