At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 136 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Closed incision wound vacuum (Prevena)device
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Prophylactic Wound VACuum Therapy to Decrease Rates of Cesarean Section in the Obese Population
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Closed incision wound vacuum (Prevena) for Wound Complication. Completed, enrolled 136 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will assess whether a negative pressure wound vacuum therapy (NPWT) on closed incisions decreases the risk of wound complications among obese patients after cesarean section All patients having a cesarean section in labor or presenting to the triage unit and requiring a cesarean section will be eligible Main study intervention: this involves the use of a negative pressure wound vacuum therapy on a closed incision.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsWound Complication
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsKinetic Concepts, Inc.
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 2014
Enrollment StartMay 2014
Primary CompletionJun 2016
Study CompletionAug 2017
TodayJul 2026
First PostedMay 1, 2014
Enrollment StartMay 1, 2014
Primary CompletionJun 1, 2016
Study CompletionAug 1, 2017
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.1 yearsPosted 12.2 years ago
Interventions
Closed incision wound vacuum (Prevena)device
wound vacuum to be placed on a closed incision