Prophylactic Application of an Incisional Wound Vac to Prevent Wound Complications in Obese Spine Surgery Patients

Last updated: March 17, 2025
Sponsor: University of Michigan
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Orthopedics

Treatment

Wound Vac

Standard Dressing

Clinical Study ID

NCT02926924
HUM00050885
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a prospective randomized study evaluating the use of a prophylactic incision wound vac dressing, applied in the OR, on patients undergoing posterior spine surgery with a BMI>35. Patients are randomized in the operating room to normal postoperative dressing vs. vac dressing. The vac dressing would be left on for 72 hours postoperatively. In the interim, the patients' postoperative care can proceed as usual. Our primary outcomes will be antibiotics or return trip needed to the operating room for wound related complications.

The patients only intervention would be the application of an incisional wound vac. The will be no change in the patients postoperative protocol otherwise. This procedure is noninvasive.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Be scheduled to have posterior spine surgery (inpatient procedures only).

  • Have a BMI greater than or equal to 35.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • BMI less than 35

  • Previous spine infection

  • Intraoperative dural tear

Study Design

Total Participants: 68
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Wound Vac
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 01, 2011
Estimated Completion Date:
January 15, 2015

Connect with a study center

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
    United States

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