NCT02128997

Brief Summary

This study will assess whether a negative pressure wound vacuum therapy (NPWT) on closed incisions decreases the risk of wound complications among obese patients after cesarean section All patients having a cesarean section in labor or presenting to the triage unit and requiring a cesarean section will be eligible Main study intervention: this involves the use of a negative pressure wound vacuum therapy on a closed incision.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
136

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2014

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 29, 2014

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2014

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2016

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2017

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

October 13, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

October 13, 2017

Status Verified

September 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

April 29, 2014

Results QC Date

July 10, 2017

Last Update Submit

September 12, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

obesity, cesarean section, wound complication

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Participants With Wound Complications

    The primary outcome variable was a composite of wound morbidity at 4 weeks postpartum including SSI and/or wound opening

    Four weeks after cesarean section

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Pain Scores

    Postpartum day 2

  • Tingling Pain Scores

    Postpartum day 2

  • Postpartum Length of Stay

    Until hospital discharge and then for 4 weeks follow up

Study Arms (2)

Closed Incision Wound vacuum (Prevena)

EXPERIMENTAL

Closed incision wound vacuum (Prevena)

Device: Closed incision wound vacuum (Prevena)

Routine Wound Care

NO INTERVENTION

This arm includes patients having a cesarean section with routine wound care

Interventions

wound vacuum to be placed on a closed incision

Closed Incision Wound vacuum (Prevena)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Ruhstaller K, Downes KL, Chandrasekaran S, Srinivas S, Durnwald C. Prophylactic Wound Vacuum Therapy after Cesarean Section to Prevent Wound Complications in the Obese Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial (the ProVac Study). Am J Perinatol. 2017 Sep;34(11):1125-1130. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1604161. Epub 2017 Jul 13.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Results Point of Contact

Title
Valerie Riis
Organization
UPENN

Study Officials

  • Celeste Durnwald, MD

    University of Pennsylvania

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 29, 2014

First Posted

May 1, 2014

Study Start

May 1, 2014

Primary Completion

June 1, 2016

Study Completion

August 1, 2017

Last Updated

October 13, 2017

Results First Posted

October 13, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-09

Locations