Ultrasound versus abrasive scrubbing in contaminated facial wounds - a pilot study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN92375603

Enrollment

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2001-09-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-26

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Conditions

Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: Facial wounds Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Other and unspecified injuries of head

Interventions

Pilot study. Single-blind, randomised controlled trial to assess debridement of contaminated facial wounds using a Piezon Ultrasonic Scaler compared to abrasive scrubbing. Subjects are treated under G

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 30 patients

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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