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Routine Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy THR TKR RCT
Led by Chinese University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2023-12-29
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for post total joint arthroplasty incisions has demonstrated benefits in reducing wound complications. A prospective randomized trial will be conducted including 40 patients who will undergo total knee and total hip arthroplasty. The number of wound complications within 21 days will be recorded. As well, the aesthetic appearance and quality of scarring of the scar will be assessed.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Routine Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy THR TKR RCT
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients undergoing total knee or total hip arthroplasty at Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
- Age 50 years or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Use of steroids or other immune modulators that affect wound healing
- Prior surgery to the knee or hip
- Skin conditions such as eczema that may cause poor healing or widened scars
- History of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
M
Michael Tim-Yun Ong
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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