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Methods of closure for fasciotomy - shoelace technique versus vacuum assisted closure.

A comparative study to evaluate the efficacy of clinical outcomes of shoelace technique versus vacuum assisted closure in fasciotomy wounds - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/081298
Enrollment
48
Registered
2025-02-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Dermatotraction with shoe lace technique: Dermatotraction technique uses the novel ability of the skin to stretch in order to approximate gaping wounds. Control Intervention1: Vacuum as

Sponsors

Department of General Surgery Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with fasciotomy wounds and hemoglobin more than 9 g/dl

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients suffering from malignancy, end stage renal disease, seropositive patients, patients with psychiatric disorders, patient lost for follow up

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the dermatotraction and vacuum assisted closure technique for wound approximation and healing of fasciotomy woundsTimepoint: 8 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the efficacy of both the techniqueTimepoint: 8 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Spoorthy S

Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences

drmanjunathbd@gmail.com9901199899

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026