This protocol describes a randomized, two arm clinical trial comparing two topical treatments in patients with hypergranulation tissue at gastrostomy tube sites. The subjects are randomized to either group 1or group 2 treatments: Maximum duration of therapy is 4 weeks. However, the therapy may be discontinued anytime at the discretion of the investigator or if there is resolution of the of the hypergranulation tissue.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Silver Nitrate Sticks
0.5% cream
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, Ohio, United States
RECRUITINGMaximal reduction in granulation tissue
Time frame: During maximum of 4 weeks of therapy
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