The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of MaxioCel vs Aquacel Extra in the management of exuding ulcers/wounds over a period of 4 weeks
The current study intends to compare the efficacy of the chitosan wound dressing (MaxioCel) with another marketed dressing (Aquacel Extra). MaxioCel is made up of chitosan and Aquacel Extra with carboxymethyl cellulose. Both are polymeric dressings.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
118
Microfiber wound dressing
Hydrofiber dressing
Hycare Super Speciality Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
RECRUITINGSaveetha Medical College Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
RECRUITINGVijaya hospitals
Chennai, India
RECRUITINGWound Area Measurement
Wound area (cm2) to be recorded at baseline and weekly visits to assess % change in wound area.
Time frame: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4
Pain Management
Changes in pain using Numeric Rating Scale (0-10). 0 means no pain, 10 means severe pain/worst possible pain
Time frame: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4
Exudate Management
Change in Exudate levels will be evaluated. Exudate levels will be evaluated as per below categories: None, Scant, Small, Moderate, Large
Time frame: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4
Changes in Epithilizing / Granulating Tissues
measured by % change in Epithelizing and granulating tissues
Time frame: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4
Bates Janesen Wound Assessment Score
The status of wound as per 13 items mentioned in the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool will be evaluated. Higher the total score, the more severe the wound status.Minimum score - 13 ; Maximum score - 65
Time frame: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4
Scar Management
Vancouver Scar Scale will be used at the final visit to evaluate the scar formation at wound site. Minimum score - 0; Maximum score - 13
Time frame: Week 4
Clinician opinion related to dressing
Dressing usability / use of dressing will be evaluated via questionnaire. The options for rating will be Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor. For few questions, options will be Yes or No
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Kamineni Hospitals Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, India
RECRUITINGYalamanchi hospital and research center vijayawada
Vijayawada, India
RECRUITINGTime frame: Week 4
Patient opinion related to dressing
Patients comfort levels with use of dressing will be evaluated via questionnaire. The options for rating will be Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor. For few questions, options will be Yes or No
Time frame: Week 4