Study of the Treatment of Burn Wounds With Antimicrobial Topical Soaks

Last updated: June 15, 2023
Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Overall Status: Terminated

Phase

2/3

Condition

Hyponatremia

Skin Wounds

Treatment

Sulfamylon 5% and Silver Nitrate Soaks

Clinical Study ID

NCT00675922
95-096
  • Ages 1-90
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Determine effectiveness of various antimicrobial solutions on burn wounds (infections, wound healing, length of hospital stay).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Burn Injury requiring excisional therapy
  • Hospitalization required until wounds are closed

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known hypersensitivity to products
  • Outpatient treatment for burn injury

Study Design

Total Participants: 98
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Sulfamylon 5% and Silver Nitrate Soaks
Phase: 2/3
Study Start date:
July 01, 1995
Estimated Completion Date:
May 31, 2008

Study Description

Patients were treated with both Sulfamylon soaks and Silver nitrate soaks on different burn areas. These two areas were then compared for incidence (percentage) of infections.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

    Galveston, Texas 77555
    United States

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