RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05462860

Suprathel® Use During Prolonged Field Care to Promote Healing and Reduce the Need for Grafting of Burn Wounds


Sponsor

The Metis Foundation

Enrollment

21 participants

Start Date

Sep 18, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect to which Suprathel® (Polymedics Innovations GmbH, Denkendorf, Germany) can reduce the need for grafting compared to Standard of Care (SoC). Furthermore, the study intends to evaluate if Suprathel® allows for a reduction of reduction of pain, infection, provider workload, scar development and costs compared to SoC.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a wound dressing product called Suprathel for treating partial-thickness burns in military and field care settings. Partial-thickness burns damage the outer and some of the inner layers of skin but often heal without surgery if treated correctly. The goal is to see if Suprathel reduces healing time and lowers the need for skin grafting, which is a more invasive procedure. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 75 years old - You have sustained a partial-thickness burn from friction, contact, hot liquids, or flame - Your total burn area is at least 2% of your body surface area (TBSA) - Your deep (3rd degree) burn area is 5% or less of body surface area - You are willing and able to sign informed consent You may NOT be eligible if: - Your burn was caused by electricity, radiation, or frostbite - Your burn wound is already infected at admission - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You cannot or will not follow the study protocol - Your life expectancy is less than 6 months - You are taking steroids, chronic blood thinners, or immune-suppressing medications - You are incarcerated Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

OTHERSuprathel®

Application of standard of care dressing.®


Locations(1)

North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov

For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.

Visit

NCT05462860


Related Trials