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Wound Vac Polypropylene Suture Pilot Study
NCT02929238 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
You are being asked to participate in this study because you have a complex wound that requires treatment with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). NPWT is a therapeutic technique which involves the placement of a wound vacuum at the site of the wound. The wound vacuum delivers a negative pressure at the wound site through a dressing. Any fluid collected during this process is collected through a foam (sponge) underneath the dressing. This therapy helps to draw the edges of the wound together, while removing infectious material, to help promote healthy tissue growth and speed up wound healing. The purpose of this study is to determine if placing polypropylene suture (a material normally used to close wounds) between the wound and the NPWT foam would decrease pain upon removal of the sponge while allowing adequate healing of the wound.
Interventions
- OTHER Polypropylene Suture Right Side
- OTHER Polypropylene Suture Left Side
Study Locations (1)
South Carolina
- Greenville Health System — Greenville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 4 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-09-11 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02929238
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02929238 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 4 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Prisma Health-Upstate, which has 19 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Suture appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Polypropylene Suture Right Side is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02929238 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include South Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02929238 about?
NCT02929238 is a clinical study titled "Wound Vac Polypropylene Suture Pilot Study". You are being asked to participate in this study because you have a complex wound that requires treatment with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). NPWT is a therapeutic technique which involves the placement of a wound vacuum at the site of the wound. The wound vacuum delivers a negative pressur...
What is the current status of trial NCT02929238?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 4 participants. The study started on 2016-06. Estimated completion is 2018-09-11.
What conditions does trial NCT02929238 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Suture, Wound Vac. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02929238?
The interventions under investigation include: Polypropylene Suture Right Side (OTHER), Polypropylene Suture Left Side (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02929238?
This trial is sponsored by Prisma Health-Upstate, which has 19 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02929238 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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