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Study of the Treatment of Burn Wounds With Antimicrobial Topical Soaks (Soaks)

Primary Purpose

Burn

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Sulfamylon 5% and Silver Nitrate Soaks
Sponsored by
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Burn focused on measuring Burn, Wounds, Wound infection, Topical antimicrobials, Cerium, Dakins, Sulfamylon Soaks, Silver Nitrate

Eligibility Criteria

1 Day - 90 Years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Burn Injury requiring excisional therapy
  • Hospitalization required until wounds are closed

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known hypersensitivity to products
  • Outpatient treatment for burn injury

Sites / Locations

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Sulfamylon 5% and Silver Nitrate Soaks

Arm Description

Application of Sulfamylon 5% Solution and Silver Nitrate soaked dressings to two different burned area. Sites were then monitored for infections during hospitalization.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Infection Rate
Percent of infections following antimicrobial topical treatment with Sulfamylon vs Silver Nitrate Soaks.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Length of Hospital Stay With Various Antimicrobial Solutions for Burn Patients
At the request of the study site, this study has been closed. Access to study-related data is unavailable, and the PI is no longer at the institution. Hence, we are unable to submit the results data for this outcome. Although peer-reviewed articles have been located that reference NCT00675922 it is not clear and verifiable (without access to the actual study-related data) what the results for this outcome.

Full Information

First Posted
December 26, 2007
Last Updated
June 15, 2023
Sponsor
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00675922
Brief Title
Study of the Treatment of Burn Wounds With Antimicrobial Topical Soaks
Acronym
Soaks
Official Title
Comparing the Use of Sulfamylon 5%, Dakins 0.025%, Cerium, Silver Nitrate 5% and/or Other Topical Antimicrobial Products for the Treatment of Excised and/or Grafted Burn Wounds
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Data inconclusive.
Study Start Date
July 1995 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
May 2008 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
May 2008 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Determine effectiveness of various antimicrobial solutions on burn wounds (infections, wound healing, length of hospital stay).
Detailed Description
Patients were treated with both Sulfamylon soaks and Silver nitrate soaks on different burn areas. These two areas were then compared for incidence (percentage) of infections.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Burn
Keywords
Burn, Wounds, Wound infection, Topical antimicrobials, Cerium, Dakins, Sulfamylon Soaks, Silver Nitrate

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2, Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
98 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Sulfamylon 5% and Silver Nitrate Soaks
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Application of Sulfamylon 5% Solution and Silver Nitrate soaked dressings to two different burned area. Sites were then monitored for infections during hospitalization.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Sulfamylon 5% and Silver Nitrate Soaks
Other Intervention Name(s)
Sulfamylon, Silver Nitrate
Intervention Description
Application of Sulfamylon and Silver Nitrate Solution to burn wound daily
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Infection Rate
Description
Percent of infections following antimicrobial topical treatment with Sulfamylon vs Silver Nitrate Soaks.
Time Frame
Acute hospitalization following burn injury: admission to discharge (1-20 weeks)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Length of Hospital Stay With Various Antimicrobial Solutions for Burn Patients
Description
At the request of the study site, this study has been closed. Access to study-related data is unavailable, and the PI is no longer at the institution. Hence, we are unable to submit the results data for this outcome. Although peer-reviewed articles have been located that reference NCT00675922 it is not clear and verifiable (without access to the actual study-related data) what the results for this outcome.
Time Frame
Admission to burn unit to discharge

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
1 Day
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
90 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Burn Injury requiring excisional therapy Hospitalization required until wounds are closed Exclusion Criteria: Known hypersensitivity to products Outpatient treatment for burn injury
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
David N Herndon, MD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Texas
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Texas Medical Branch
City
Galveston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77555
Country
United States

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