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NCT02926924 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Prophylactic Application of an Incisional Wound Vac to Prevent Wound Complications in Obese Spine Surgery Patients
A NA study, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 68
- Enrollment target
NCT02926924: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Michigan.
NCT02926924 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Michigan. The registered enrollment target is 68 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02926924, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 68 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This is a prospective randomized study evaluating the use of a prophylactic incision wound vac dressing, applied in the OR, on patients undergoing posterior spine surgery with a BMI\>35. Patients are randomized in the operating room to normal postoperative dressing vs. vac dressing. The vac dressing would be left on for 72 hours postoperatively. In the interim, the patients' postoperative care can proceed as usual. Our primary outcomes will be antibiotics or return trip needed to the operating room for wound related complications. The patients only intervention would be the application of an incisional wound vac. The will be no change in the patients postoperative protocol otherwise. This procedure is noninvasive.
Primary Outcome
Count of Patients with Post operative infection requiring return to operating room or prolonged treatment of antibiotics
Interventions
- DEVICE Wound Vac
- OTHER Standard Dressing
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 68 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-01-15 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02926924 record still lists
NCT02926924 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 68 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Wound Vac is the first listed.
NCT02926924 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02926924 about?
NCT02926924 is a clinical study titled "Prophylactic Application of an Incisional Wound Vac to Prevent Wound Complications in Obese Spine Surgery Patients". This is a prospective randomized study evaluating the use of a prophylactic incision wound vac dressing, applied in the OR, on patients undergoing posterior spine surgery with a BMI\>35. Patients are randomized in the operating room to normal postoperative dressing vs. vac dressing. The vac dressing...
What is the current status of trial NCT02926924?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 68 participants. The study started on 2011-08-01. Estimated completion is 2015-01-15.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02926924?
The interventions under investigation include: Wound Vac (DEVICE), Standard Dressing (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02926924?
This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan, which has 1,327 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02926924's enrollment target sits among peer trials
68 1133rd of 2000 higher than 862 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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