A Between Patient Study of Plurogel® Compared to Standard Topical Dressing in Burn Injuries
Recruiting now · Phase 1/Phase 2
Conditions studied: Burns
In brief
Burn injuries can result in long term physical and mental sequelae, not only from the scarring but also the painful dressings. The standard of care today remains use of antibiotic topical dressings while awaiting demarcation of the burn depth, with surgical excision and grafting for deep partial thickness and full thickness areas. Demarcation can be appreciated on admission for full thickness burns but is often a prolonged process that can last weeks. The clinical evaluation of the depth of the burn is a complex decision that often is made more challenging by the presence of the proteinaceous pseudoeschar and the coagulated dermis itself. Surgical debridement is relatively 'coarse' and by its very nature requires removal of a thin layer of viable tissue to reach the level that is vascularized enough to support a skin graft. There has been growing interest in the use of adjuncts to reduce the amount tissue debrided and potentially reduce the need for surgery itself. Operatively, there have been some reports that use of hydro-dissection devices (Versajet™) may allow a more controlled debridement, resulting in less viable tissue being sacrificed. There is also a growing experience with enzymatic debridement, especially with Bromolein, derived from Pineapple (NexoBrid®). Neither of these have been shown to definitively improve care in randomized controlled trials, (RCTs) and there is suggestion that in some settings may actually cause harm.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05000983
- Run by
- University of Manitoba
- People needed
- 25
- Starts
- 2021-10-20
- Expected to finish
- 2029-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-14
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Persons with partial thickness face burns or unilateral limb burn injuries requiring admission.
You may not qualify if…
- Total burn surface area (TBSA) >30%.
- Burn depth full thickness or deeper on initial assessment.
- Prior excision at another healthcare centre.
- Patients with pre-existing malnutrition
- Electrical, chemical or other unusual burn etiologies
Where it is running
- University of Manitoba — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (enrolling)
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