Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet-Poor Plasma (PPP) to Prevent Infection and Delayed Wound Healing

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery.

In brief

The purpose of this study is to see if applying PRP and PPP to surgical sites and the closing incision helps prevent infection and slow wound healing.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01639144

Run by

Gary M. Kiebzak, Ph.D.

People needed

515

Starts

2012-07-01

Expected to finish

2015-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-05-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Elective foot and ankle surgery.

You may not qualify if…

• Younger than 18 years, older than 80 years of age.

Where it is running

• UHZ Sports Medicine Institute — Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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