Utility of wound edge protective devices in reducing wound infection after laparotomy for abdominal sepsis in BSUTH, Makurdi

Utility of wound edge protective devices in reducing wound infection after laparotomy for abdominal sepsis in BSUTH Makurdi

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202410569379412

Enrollment

Registered

2024-10-28

Start date

2023-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Surgery

Interventions

Laparotomy without wound edge protector

Wound edge protective devices

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients between 18-65years requiring laparotomy for sepsis at BSUTH, Makurdi

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients on chemotherapy Patients who had previous abdominal surgery HIV patients with CD4 <200cells/mm Poorly controlled DM Patients who has radiotherapy in last 2months. Patients on chronic steroids Patients with BMI<18

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of wound infection	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Duration of post-operative hospital stay;Total cost of treatment	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactBarnabas Eke

Consultant

barnseke@gmail.com+2347035106586

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026