At a glance
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An Open, Parallel, Randomized, Comparative, Multi-centre Investigation in US Evaluating the Cost-effectiveness, Efficacy, Safety and Tolerance of Mepilex® Ag Versus Silvadene® in the Treatment of Partial Thickness Burns.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Mepilex and Silvadene for Second Degree Burn. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 10 sites.
Detailed Summary
The primary objective is to compare the incremental costs (direct and indirect) and benefits (healing outcomes, quality of life) of using foam silver dressing (Mepilex® Ag) to a Silver sulfadiazine 1% cream (Silvadene®) from the perspective of the health care provider. The secondary objectives are to investigate the safety, the tolerance and the performance on burn status including pain.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Mepilex Ag - dressing changes every 5-7 days, more frequently if needed
Silvadene - dressing changes every day, more frequently if needed