Wound Vac Polypropylene Suture Pilot Study
Wound Vac, Suture
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Wound Vac
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female, age 18 years or older
- All patients with an open wound who require NPWT
- Hospitalized patient in need of NPWT for ≥ 6 days
- Willingness to comply with protocol, complete study assessments (pain scale ratings), allow pictures to be taken, and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Male or female less than 18 years of age
- Prisoners
- Outpatients
- Patients with infected wounds
- Patients with poor blood flow
- Hospitalized patient in need of NPWT for < 6 days
- Not willing to provide written informed consent or remain in compliance with the study protocol requirements
Prisoners will be excluded from this study as they are considered an at risk population.
Sites / Locations
- Greenville Health System
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Polypropylene Suture Right Side
Polypropylene Suture Left Side
Polypropylene suture will be placed over half the wound. There is an equal chance for the suture to be placed on the right or left through randomization. THe other half of the wound will not have the suture placed on it and will act as the control. The wound vac will be placed over entire wound.
Polypropylene suture will be placed over half the wound. There is an equal chance for the suture to be placed on the right or left through randomization. THe other half of the wound will not have the suture placed on it and will act as the control. The wound vac will be placed over entire wound.