Can a wound vacuum stop infections after cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT04955730
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device for a longer time after gastrointestinal cancer surgery can lower the risk of surgical site infections compared to standard wound closure. About 290 adults scheduled for surgery for gastrointestinal cancer are participating. The main goal is to see if the device reduces infections in superficial, deep, and organ-space incisions.
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Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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