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N/A N=41 Randomized Treatment

Wound Vac Bandage Comparison After Spinal Fusion

Neuromuscular Scoliosis

Enrolled (actual)
41
Serious AEs
Results posted
Jun 2021
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Participants With Wound Dehiscence or Infection — 0; 0 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Incisional Wound Vac (Device); Standard Bandage (Other)
Age
Pediatric · 0+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Michigan
Primary completion
Jul 2020

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number of Participants With Wound Dehiscence or Infection
0; 0

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of incisional vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy in the prevention of infection after posterior spinal fusion for pediatric neuromuscular scoliosis, in comparison to a regular gauze bandage.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • any patient 17 years and younger
  • neuromuscular scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal fusion

Exclusion Criteria

  • idiopathic and congenital scoliosis
  • any type of spine surgery other than posterior spinal fusion (eg. vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib placement, growing rod placement, anterior spinal fusion)
  • intraoperative dural tear
  • documented allergy to adhesive dressings
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03000010). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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