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NCT Number: NCT07471243

Dressing-related Experiences and Surgical Site Self-care in Hip and Knee Replacement: an Observational Cohort Study

The goal of this prospective observational cohort study is to investigate dressing-related experiences and surgical site self-care in patients who are undergoing a total hip or knee replacement. The main objectives of the study are:

* To evaluate patient adherence to the ISWCAP self-care checklist after total hip or knee replacement within an ERAS pathway. * To explore patient-reported outcomes related to the performance and comfort of advanced dressings. * To assess the perceived adequacy and usefulness of post-discharge wound care education. * To identify the incidence and types of wound-related complications in the 12 weeks following surgery.

Participants will give informed consent before surgery and will start the study once the dressing has been applied following surgery. There will be follow up study visits at discharge, 7 days, 12 days, 6 weeks and 12 weeks post-surgery. Data relating to vital signs, medical history, surgery and medication will be taken from routine data.

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Key information

Conditions

Total Hip Replacement Surgical Wound Total Knee Replacement Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults (18+) undergoing primary total hip or knee replacement
  • Enrolled in an ERAS protocol
  • Willing and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Requiring revision replacement
  • Unable to provide informed consent (cognitive disorder such as dementia, psychiatric illness)
  • Unable to understand written English

Treatment and study plan

Wound Dressing Material

Other

The study will investigate any wound dressing applied as part of routine care. Advanced wound dressings are highly absorbent, flexible and comfortable for surgical wounds, and offer up to 14 days wear time. The adhesive moulds to the skin without sticking to the wound, thus protecting the skin and wound from damage. They support patient mobilisation by being comfortable, and thereby minimising painful skin damage such as blisters.

Primary outcomes

  1. The proportion of participants responding "yes" to each item of the ISWCAP checklist at 6-weeks post-surgery

    Time frame: 6-weeks post surgery

Secondary outcomes

  1. Incidence and types of wound complications such as infection, dehiscence (as measured by the Sandy Grading System for surgical wound dehiscence classification), and blistering in the 12-weeks following surgery

    Time frame: From surgery until the 12-week follow-up appointment

  2. Bluebelle Wound Healing Questionnaire, completed at Visits 5 (12-days post-surgery) and 6 (6-weeks post-surgery)

    Time frame: 12-days post-surgery and 6-weeks post-surgery

  3. Dressing Comfort and Usability Survey completed at Visits 4 (7-days post-surgery) and 5 (12-days post-surgery)

    Time frame: 7- and 12-days post-surgery

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Chloe Bascombe

CONTACT

[email protected]

+441202 961945

Tikki Immins

CONTACT

[email protected]

+441202 962727

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bournemouth University

Other

Collaborators

  • Nuffield Health Bournemouth

Registry information

Official study title

Dressing-Related Experiences and Surgical Site Self-Care in Hip and Knee Replacement: an Observational Cohort Study (DRESS-X)

Acronym: DRESS-X

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Mar 13, 2026
Registry last updated
Mar 13, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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