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Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Abdominal Surgery
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Summary
Surgical site infections (SSI) are a frequent complication in abdominal surgery. SSI lead to worse outcomes for the affected patients and significantly higher healthcare costs. Closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) consists of a non-invasive, vacuum-assisted system that applies negative pressure to closed surgical incisions. It is currently unclear, if ciNPWT reduces SSI in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. This trial will investigate the effect of ciNPWT on SSI in abdominal surgery.
Official title: Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Abdominal Surgery - A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
654
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2028-05-31
Last Updated
2024-12-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Closed incision negative pressure wound therapy
After the completion of abdominal surgery and standardised skin closure with staples, ciNPWT will be applied, using a commercially available device.
Standard dressing
After the completion of abdominal surgery and standardised skin closure with staples, standard dressings will be applied.
Locations (1)
Inselspital, Bern University Hospital
Bern, Switzerland