WoundVac in Obese Patients Undergoing Lumbar Surgery

NCT ID: NCT03688438

Last Updated: 2018-09-28

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

124 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-10-15

Study Completion Date

2020-10-15

Brief Summary

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This is an open label, randomized clinical trial of Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy to decrease post-operative wound complications in patients with BMI ≥35kg/m2 after posterior lumbar spine surgery.

Detailed Description

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Methods:

Study Design: Prospective open-label randomized clinical trial of CINPT in obese patients. Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 to Standard of Care (SOC) and CINPT.

Study Arms: (1) Standard of Care (2) CINPT Sample Size: Based on 30% incidence of wound complications in obese patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery, a sample size of 124 (62 in each cohort) will be needed to detect a decreased incidence of 10% with an α of 0.05 and β of 0.2.

Randomization: Randomization will be done with varying blocks of 4, 6 and 8 using opaque sealed envelopes.

Procedures: All patients will receive standard pre operative prophylactic antibiotics with 2g - 3g Cefazolin or 1g Clindamycin (if patient has known penicillin allergy) based on weight 60 min before incision is made. They will be clipped if needed before being prepped. Each patient will be prepped with alcohol and then either duraprep, chloraprep, or betadine. After the procedure is complete, a subfascial and subcutaneous closed suction drain will be placed in the wound prior to closure. 1 to 3 gram of Vancomycin powder will be placed in the wound. The wound is closed with #1vicryl for the fascial layer followed by 2-0 Vicryl for the subcutaneous layer followed by 3-0 or 4-0 monocryl. In the SOC group, skin glue, Steri-strips, sterile gauze and Tegaderm will be applied to the wound. In the CINPT group, a CINPT dressing will be placed and attached to a compact portable negative pressure unit to deliver 125mmHg continuous pressure for 5 to 7 days. All patients will receive standard wound care instructions before hospital discharge. Patients will return to the clinic in 6±1 days for a wound check and removal of the CINPT.

Primary endpoint: The primary endpoint is the occurrence of a wound complication. A wound complication can include a local inflammatory reaction, wound dehiscence, skin blistering/necrosis, stitch abscess or Incision and drainage for hematoma seroma, deep or superficial infection

Conditions

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Obesity Lumbar Spine Surgery

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Two study arms: (1) Standard of Care and (2) WoundVac
Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Standard of Care

Standard of care wound closure and dressing No active interventions

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

WoundVAC (CINPT)

Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy

Intervention Type DEVICE

A foam or gauze dressing is put directly on the wound. This foam acts as a filter to keep any large particles (such as blood clots or dead, sloughed off tissue) from clogging the vacuum system. A clear, occlusive, adhesive film covers and seals the dressing and wound, creating an airtight seal. A drainage tube leads from under the adhesive film and connects to a portable vacuum pump. This pump removes air pressure over the wound. The pump is programmed for strength of suction, amount of time it is to be applied and if it is to be intermittent or continuous. A chamber on the pump collects drainage and moisture is drawn away from the wound site.

Interventions

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Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy

A foam or gauze dressing is put directly on the wound. This foam acts as a filter to keep any large particles (such as blood clots or dead, sloughed off tissue) from clogging the vacuum system. A clear, occlusive, adhesive film covers and seals the dressing and wound, creating an airtight seal. A drainage tube leads from under the adhesive film and connects to a portable vacuum pump. This pump removes air pressure over the wound. The pump is programmed for strength of suction, amount of time it is to be applied and if it is to be intermittent or continuous. A chamber on the pump collects drainage and moisture is drawn away from the wound site.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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WoundVac

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult patients aged ≥18 years old
* Patients undergoing posterior lumbar fusion with or without interbody fusion
* Body Mass Index of ≥35kg/m2
* Able to provide Informed Consent
* No prior lumbar spine surgery

Exclusion Criteria

* Presence of skin infection or any systemic infection
* Known allergy or sensitivity to silver or acrylic adhesive
* Fragile peri-incisional skin
* Patients on anti-coagulation and/or platelet aggregation inhibitors
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Norton Leatherman Spine Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Charles II H Crawford, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Norton Leatherman S[ine Center

Locations

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Norton Leatherman Spine Center

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Leah Y Carreon, MD, MSc

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 5029920488

Email: [email protected]

Kelly R Bratcher, RN

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 5029920488

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Leah Y Carreon, MD, MSc

Role: primary

Kelly R Bratcher, RN

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

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18.1023

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id