Actively Recruiting
Treating Emergency Laparotomy Incisions With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Led by Uppsala University · Updated on 2025-12-26
720
Participants Needed
6
Research Sites
519 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
Uppsala University
Lead Sponsor
U
Uppsala County Council, Sweden
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in adults undergoing emergency laparotomy. The main question it aims to answer is: Does NPWT decrease wound complications? Researchers will compare it against regular dressings to see if NPWT is superior.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Treating Emergency Laparotomy Incisions With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years old or older
- Able to provide written informed consent
- Undergoing emergency laparotomy
- Having a midline incision longer than 10 cm with primary skin closure
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to give consent due to dementia, impaired cognitive function, or unconsciousness
- Investigator assesses subject cannot be followed up
- Allergy to dressing materials
- Pregnant or breastfeeding (females of childbearing potential)
- Previously enrolled in this study
- Expected reoperation within 28 days of the laparotomy
- Emergency laparotomy performed within the last 3 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 6 locations
1
Mälar Hospital
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Not Yet Recruiting
2
Linköping University Hospital
Linköping, Sweden
Not Yet Recruiting
3
Mora Hospital
Mora, Sweden
Not Yet Recruiting
4
Vrinnevi Hospital
Norrköping, Sweden
Not Yet Recruiting
5
Uppsala University Hospital
Uppsala, Sweden, 75185
Actively Recruiting
6
Västmanlands Hospital Västerås
Västerås, Sweden
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
E
Erik Osterman, MD PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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