Status:
COMPLETED
Role of Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Device in Postoperative Management of Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures
Lead Sponsor:
University of Missouri-Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of California, Davis
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Conditions:
Pelvic Fractures
Acetabular Fractures
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research is to study the efficacy and cost effectiveness of the VAC device in comparison to traditional gauze wound dressing in pelvic, acetabular and hip fractures, specifically t...
Detailed Description
Soft tissue injuries are commonly associated with pelvic and acetabular injuries and additional tissue injury occurs during surgery. Post operative wound drainage, infections and prolonged hospital st...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years or older
- Scheduled for surgical repair of pelvic and/or acetabular fracture
- Subject/guardian able to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- Less than 18 years of age
- Subject/guardian unable to provide informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
115 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00635479
Start Date
March 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
December 11 2017
Active Locations (1)
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University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65212