A prospective controlled trial comparing silicone and PVC closed system wound drains
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN80399819 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN80399819 |
| Protocol serial number | N0123165848 |
| Sponsor | Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health |
| Funder | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UK), Departmental Research Fund |
- Submission date
- 29/09/2006
- Registration date
- 29/09/2006
- Last edited
- 23/04/2015
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Surgery
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Mr Eoin O'Broin
Scientific
Scientific
c/o Research and Development Office
Leicester General Hospital NHS Trust
Leicester
LE1 4PW
United Kingdom
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | A prospective controlled trial comparing silicone and PVC closed system wound drains |
| Study objectives | To ascertain if there are differences in comfort levels for patients between two generic wound drain types. One type being the cheaper more conventional but stiffer plastic drain and the second a newer softer silicone drain. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Surgery |
| Intervention | Conventional stiffer plastic drain vs newer softer silicone drain |
| Intervention type | Procedure/Surgery |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 30/04/2005 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Not Specified |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Key inclusion criteria | All patients having a breast reduction, breast reconstruction or an abdominoplasty procedure under the care of Mr O'Broin. |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Date of first enrolment | 10/01/2005 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/04/2005 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Leicester General Hospital NHS Trust
Leicester
LE1 4PW
United Kingdom
LE1 4PW
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
