Wound Closure

A study aimed at comparing the effectiveness of treatment, costs, and quality of life of patients with pressure ulcers in home care and institutional care. Eighty individuals aged 60-90 years with stage II-IV pressure ulcers can participate in the study. Participants will be assessed for factors such as health status, independence, mood, and quality of life. The study will allow for better tailoring care to patients' needs. Other benefits of participating in the study is that the participants will receive a detailed assessment of their health, nutrition, quality of life, as well as support in managing their pressure ulcers. They will receive regular care and medical evaluations, which may positively impact their health and well-being. Refusing to participate in this study will not affect the patients treatment in any way. Please ask if there is anything that is unclear or if you would like additional information. Taking part in this study is entirely voluntary.

The primary purpose of this research is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Microlyte® DualGuard wound dressing in the healing of partial thickness donor site wounds, also known as skin graft donor sites. This research will assess wound healing, the occurrence of infection, allergic reaction, pain, and itching while subjects are in the hospital and after discharge. Subjects will complete clinic visits through 12 weeks. This research will also assess the occurrence of donor site wound infection, pain and itching, and scarring at 12 weeks, assessed by subjects using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS).

Platelet-based therapies have been used to treat bony and soft tissue effects for more than 30 years. Tropocells® Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is being used to treat chronic, non-healing wounds, of a variety of types. This will help determine the safety and effective use of PRF in the treatment of soft tissue defects.

This research is studying a device already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat wound closures. Researchers are studying a large group of people to continue to learn information about the safety of the STRATAFIX suture and how people's bodies react to using it over a long period of time. This research will provide additional information about using STRATAFIX sutures to close surgical wounds.