Could a simple vacuum dressing slash infection rates in sarcoma surgery?
NCT ID NCT03175718
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special vacuum dressing placed on the surgical wound can reduce complications like infection and re-operation in people with soft-tissue sarcoma of the leg who had radiation before surgery. About 291 adults will be randomly assigned to get either the vacuum dressing or a standard gauze dressing for one week after surgery. The goal is to see if the vacuum dressing leads to fewer wound problems and better recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (vacuum dressing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could become a standard way to prevent wound infections and re-operations in sarcoma patients, improving recovery and reducing hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial; the vacuum dressing may not prove better than standard care, and results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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McGill University Health Center
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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The Ottawa Hospital
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada
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