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An Analysis of Cytokine Concentration in Open Abdominal Closure of Trauma Patients

NCT02728609 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2016-04-05

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, protein content, and white blood cell (WBC) count present in the peritoneal fluid and plasma of trauma patients who undergo one of two different methods of open abdominal closure. Following analysis of the peritoneal fluid and serum samples, comparison of the results between the two groups will be completed and correlated with the overall organ function.

Conditions

  • Abdominal Trauma

Interventions

DEVICE

ABThera vacuum device

This intervention uses a commercially available vacuum device to temporarily close the abdomen following surgery.

DEVICE

Blue towel: vacuum pack device

This intervention uses operating room towels and the application of suction to temporarily close the abdomen following surgery.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • University of Tennessee

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Timothy C. Fabian, MD · University of Tennessee

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-03-31
Primary Completion
2014-01-31
Completion
2014-04-30

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