Suction bandage aims to speed healing of infected c-section wounds

NCT ID NCT07525674

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Minia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) system can help infected surgical wounds heal faster and with fewer problems compared to standard dressing changes. Thirty women with wound infections after obstetric or gynecologic surgery will be randomly assigned to either VSD or conventional care. The main goal is to see how many days it takes for the wound to fully close.

What this could mean

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Active substance: vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) system
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a faster, more effective way to heal infected surgical wounds after childbirth or gynecologic surgery, reducing hospital stays and the need for repeat operations.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants and no blinding, so results may not apply to all patients. VSD also requires careful monitoring and may cause discomfort or rare complications like bleeding.

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Minia advanced laparoscopy unit
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Minya, Egypt

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