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Treating Emergency Laparotomy Incisions With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Sponsor: Uppsala University
Summary
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
720
Start Date
2025-12-16
Completion Date
2035-12
Last Updated
2025-12-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Negative pressure wound therapy
Avance Solo Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System is a portable battery powered single use negative pressure system, suitable for use in closed incision and chronic wound indications. The system consists of Avance Solo Pump, Avance Solo Canister 50 mL, Avance Solo Border Dressing and Avance Solo Foam.
Standard postoperative dressing
Mepilex Border Post-Op is a self-adhesive absorbent surgical dressing designed for exuding wounds. It is intended for acute wounds, such as surgical wounds, cuts and abrasions.
Locations (6)
Mälar Hospital
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Linköping University Hospital
Linköping, Sweden
Mora Hospital
Mora, Sweden
Vrinnevi Hospital
Norrköping, Sweden
Uppsala University Hospital
Uppsala, Sweden
Västmanlands Hospital Västerås
Västerås, Sweden