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NCT Number: NCT00199992

Platelets in Acute Wounds: A Pilot Study (PAWS)

Comparison of wound healing treatments; platelet gel vs. control

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Key information

Conditions

Wounds Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

DaVita Clinical Research

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404, United States

About this study

Comparison of autologous platelet gel to a control treatment in acute wounds, specifically punch biopsy wounds. Eight patients included in this pilot/feasibility study. Wound healing evaluated over 6 months for wound closure and long term outcome.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Healthy non-smokers, >18 years of age, BMI<30 -

Exclusion criteria

Smokers, obese, keloid formers, bleeding disorders, medications -

Treatment and study plan

application of autologous platelet gel

Procedure

Primary outcomes

  1. Time to complete closure

Secondary outcomes

  1. pain

  2. long-term scar appearance

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medtronic

Industry

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2005
Study completion
2005
First posted
Sep 20, 2005
Registry last updated
Sep 20, 2005

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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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