Using Negative Pressure Therapy to Prevent Infections in Surgical Wounds

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial involves 70 participants who will undergo laparotomy and be randomly assigned to either receive Negative Pressure Wound Therapy or standard care without it. The aim is to assess the effectiveness of Negative Pressure Therapy in preventing surgical site infections post-surgery. Participants will be monitored for 30 days after discharge, and any infections will be treated according to hospital protocols. Data will be collected to evaluate the outcomes of both treatment groups.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• Gulab Devi Hospital Lahore
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dr Hamail Khanum, MBBS
• Email: hamailkhanum@gmail.com
• Phone: +923235511997

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.