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Aquacel Hypersensitivity Dressing in TJAs
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center
Summary
The aim of this multi-surgeon, single institution study is to prospectively evaluate the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) following application of AQUACEL Ag, a silver-containing hydrofiber dressing, in total hip and knee arthroplasty patients. Arthroplasty-naïve patients will be compared to prior total joint arthroplasty patients who received a Aquacel dressing postoperatively.
Official title: Prospective Evaluation of Type IV Hypersensitivity Reactions After Aquacel Dressing Application in Partial and Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
457
Start Date
2023-06-18
Completion Date
2025-06-03
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Aquacel dressing
Patients will be recruited into the study after completing a standard questionnaire for pre-operative enrollment. After meeting inclusion criteria and passing the screening process, the patient will be enrolled into the study. Arthroplasty-naïve patients will be compared to prior total joint arthroplasty patients who received a Aquacel dressing postoperatively.
Locations (1)
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States