Comparing two wound dressings after surgery to remove sarcoma
Compares standard absorbent dressings with negative pressure dressings in people having sarcoma surgery.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Sarcoma Surgery Wound Complications Comparing Usual Versus Negative Pressure Dressing
Key facts
- Where
- Glasgow, United KingdomSee the site
- Phase
- Phase 2
Where in United Kingdom
- Glasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgow, United KingdomNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- Trial code
- NCT07048184
- Record updated
- 9 July 2025
- Original description
To compare the differences in clinical outcomes and health economics between standard absorbent dressings versus Negative Pressure Wound Therapy dressings following the surgical resection of sarcoma tumours.Read full original descriptionShow less
Sarcoma Surgery Wound Complications Comparing Usual Versus Negative Pressure Dressing: a Randomised Phase II Trial
To compare the differences in clinical outcomes and health economics between standard absorbent dressings versus Negative Pressure Wound Therapy dressings following the surgical resection of sarcoma tumours.
Inclusion: Sarcoma of the upper/lower limb or torso requiring wide local excision, planned marginal excision or amputation; Able to provide informed consent; Aged 16 years or over; Able, and willing, to adhere to scheduled trial procedures and visit schedule.
Exclusion: Previous surgery to planned surgical field; Contra-indication to surgical excision of the tumour; Post-radiation sarcoma; Disseminated malignancy on pre-op radiological imaging; Allergy to adhesive dressing; Subjects who, in the opinion of the PI, will be unable to comply with follow-up.