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NCT01913132 PICO Above Incisions After Vascular Surgery

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NCT ID NCT01913132
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Stefan Acosta
Condition Wound
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 644 participants
Start Date 2013-11
Primary Completion 2026-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
All Conditions
Interventions
Negative pressure wound therapy with PICO (Smith & Nephew)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 644 participants in total. It began in 2013-11 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.

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Brief Summary

The wound infection rate in the groin after vascular surgery has been denoted to be high since the wound surveillance register started in 2005. The current wound infection rate based on a validation study was 22.9% (24/105 patients with groin incision(s) between 1 March to 30 June in 2012). This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate if negative pressure wound therapy on closed inguinal incisions (INPWT) after vascular surgical procedures can reduce the risk for surgical site infections and other wound complications.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 18 years of age and above * Elective vascular surgery * Inguinal incision (transverse or longitudinal) * Capable of understanding the study information and giving written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgery * Ongoing infection in inguinal area

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Stefan Acosta, MD PhD

✉ stefan.acosta@med.lu.se

📞 +4640331000

Principal Investigator

Stefan Acosta, MD PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Vascular Centre, Malmö, Skåne University Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT01913132 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Wound. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT01913132 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT01913132 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at stefan.acosta@med.lu.se for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT01913132 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Malmö, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT01913132 clinical trial?

NCT01913132 is sponsored by Stefan Acosta. The principal investigator is Stefan Acosta, MD PhD at Vascular Centre, Malmö, Skåne University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 644 participants.

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