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NCT01500746 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Daily Pulse Lavage Therapy in Chronic Wounds
A NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT01500746: Completed NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
NCT01500746 is a NA study that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01500746, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of pulse lavage therapy in decreasing bacterial counts in chronic wounds.
Primary Outcome
A punch biopsy of the wound will be taken once the subject is enrolled in the study. A repeat biopsy will be taken after the 8th lavage treatment or the 8th dressing change. These will be sent for bacterial count analysis and the difference in bacterial counts will be evaluated. The lavage fluid from baseline measurements will be filtered and sent for bacterial counts and will be compared to the filtered fluid from the last lavage treatment. In addition, surface swabs will be taken at the beginn
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Pulse lavage treatment
- OTHER Dressing changes
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01500746 record still lists
NCT01500746 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 8 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Pulse lavage treatment is the first listed.
NCT01500746 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01500746 about?
NCT01500746 is a clinical study titled "Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Daily Pulse Lavage Therapy in Chronic Wounds". This study evaluates the effectiveness of pulse lavage therapy in decreasing bacterial counts in chronic wounds.
What is the current status of trial NCT01500746?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2011-12. Estimated completion is 2013-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01500746?
The interventions under investigation include: Pulse lavage treatment (PROCEDURE), Dressing changes (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01500746?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01500746's enrollment target sits among peer trials
8 1976th of 2000 higher than 19 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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