TOPNEGSURG
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Can the application of a negative pressure system reduce the risk of infection and dehiscence in clean, closed surgical wounds, which are healing by primary intention?
IRAS ID
190719
Contact name
Mary O'Brien
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Edge Hill University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
The purpose of this proposed study is to build on evidence that has emerged from previous Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) studies (examining predominantly healing by secondary intention), but apply this therapy to wounds that are clean and closed, healing by primary intention. The proposed patient group aims to include those considered to be at high risk of developing wound complications (such as infection or wound breakdown – known as dehiscence) due to pre - existing comorbidities. These patients will be identified by factors recognised to represent high risk, and are universally accepted characteristics which have been used in previous studies.
REC name
North West - Liverpool Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NW/0402
Date of REC Opinion
11 Jul 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion