Suction bandage may keep groin wounds clean after surgery
NCT ID NCT02581904
First seen Feb 25, 2026
Summary
This study tested a device called Prevena, a sterile sponge that applies gentle suction to a closed surgical wound for 5-7 days after groin surgery. The goal was to see if it lowers the chance of wound infections, reopening, or fluid leaks compared to a standard dry gauze dressing. The trial included 140 high-risk patients undergoing vascular surgery through a groin incision.
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Locations
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Prevena closed incision negative pressure device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give surgeons a simple way to prevent wound infections and other complications after groin surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 140 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device is already approved, so the benefit over standard care may be modest.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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