Wound Vac Bandage Comparison After Spinal Fusion

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Conditions studied: Neuromuscular Scoliosis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of incisional vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy in the prevention of infection after posterior spinal fusion for pediatric neuromuscular scoliosis, in comparison to a regular gauze bandage.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03000010

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

41

Starts

2012-07-16

Expected to finish

2020-07-17

Last updated by the study team

2021-06-28

Who can join

Age: any, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• any patient 17 years and younger
• neuromuscular scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal fusion

You may not qualify if…

• idiopathic and congenital scoliosis
• any type of spine surgery other than posterior spinal fusion (eg. vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib placement, growing rod placement, anterior spinal fusion)
• intraoperative dural tear
• documented allergy to adhesive dressings

Where it is running

• University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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