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The Clinical Application and Efficacy Verification of an Innovative Carbon Fiber Dressing

NCT01921725 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2013-08-13

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Summary

The research uses hydrophilic-based dressing (KoCarbonTM) which is developed by Medical Technology Company Limited (Bio-medical Carbon Technology; BCT) to investigate the wound healing effects of activated-carbon-fiber-based wound dressing on different types of wounds.The dressing is composed by three layers. The first layer is a material of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) weave which is great breathable; Second layer, the activated carbon fiber cloth, is as the absorption of excess tissue fluid, bacteria and contaminations. It reduces the smell of wound and restrains the development of bacteria. In addition, activated carbon has features of far-infrared and anion, which promote blood circulation, speed up metabolism and shorten the time of wound healing. The third layer is a polyethlene (PE) film, which touches the wound surface and provides the anti-adhesion effects.

The aim of this study is to investigate how the application of the dressing affects the wound healing conditions on four different types of wounds, including general traumatic wounds, elective surgery wound, diabetes foot ulcer (level 2) and chronic wounds. Due to the characteristics of great fluid absorption and far-infrared features, the hydrophilic-based dressing (KoCarbonTM) is expected to work perfectly on improving the wound repair conditions.

Conditions

  • Wounds

Interventions

DEVICE

hydrophilic-based dressing (KoCarbonTM)

"BCT" Hydrophilic Wound Dressing consists of PET non-woven, activated carbon fiber (ACF) cloth and PE film. The PET non-woven is vapor permeable to allow air exchange for the wound. The absorbent ACF absorbs exudate, bacteria and odor to create an effective barrier. Furthermore, far infrared ray (FIR) emitted from ACF accelerates blood circulation and metabolism to reduce healing period. The PE film helps to minimize wound trauma at dressing changes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • China Medical University Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • Bio-medical Carbon Technology Co., Ltd.

    lead INDUSTRY

Principal Investigators

  • Tzong-Shiun Li, M.D., Ph.D. · Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-05-31
Primary Completion
2013-08-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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