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Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Laparotomy Wounds: A Randomized Clinical Trial

RecruitingNAAges 20 Years - 70 YearsAllDr Hamail Khanum
NCT06957964 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Total 70 participants meeting selection criteria will be enrolled in the study from operational theatre. They will be randomly divided in two groups by using lottery method. In group A, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy will be applied at end of procedure. In group B, no Negative Pressure Wound Therapy will be placed. They will be shifted to post-surgical wad for 72 hours and then will be discharged with prescription of standard antibiotics and will be followed-up in OPD for 30 days. If patient will develop surgical site wound infection, then it will be noted. If infection will not be cured with antibiotics course, then re-operation will be done. Patients complications will be managed as per hospital protocol. All this information will be recorded in proforma.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of age between 20 to 70 years, both genders * Undergoing laparotomy under general anaesthesia * ASA I-II Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who did not complete the follow up instructions * Pregnant patients * Patients already undergone a relook laparotomy, if their abdomen is left open or if unable to adhere
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What it tests

  • Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
  • Standard Antibiotic Treatment
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Where

1 site
Gulab Devi Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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