An Open Single-centre Investigation Evaluating Efficacy in Second Degree Partial Thickness Burns Using a Silicone Contact Layer Containing Silver.

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Approximately 10 subjects from one clinic having sustained a burn injury covering 1-25% or the Total Body surface Area (TBSA)and assessed as superficial partial-thickness or superficial deep-partial-thickness. The subject will be assessed once a week for a maximum of 3 weeks or until the burn is healed if that occurs earlier. . The dressing Mepilex Transfer Ag will be used as wound contact layer and gauze rolls and compression as second dressing.

Detailed Description
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Approximately 10 subjects from one site will be evaluated provided they fulfill the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria and gives a signed and dated consent. Subjects may have sustained a burn injury covering 1-25% of the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA)and assessed as superficial partial-thickness or superficial deep-partial thickness in dept. Each subject will be followed one time per week for a maximum of 3 weeks or until the burn is healed if that occurs earlier. Healing is defined as ≥95% epithelialisation. Percent (%) healed epithelialization will be measured by photo analysing using the PictZar program. Dressing changes will be performed at each visit and in between if deemed necessary by the investigator.Gauze rolls and compression will be used as secondary dressing.All dressing changes will be registered in a log. Pain before, during and after removal will be assessed.

Official Title
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An Open, Non Controled, Single-centre, Clinical Investigation to Evaluate Efficacy in Second Degree (Superficial, Deep or Mixed) Partial Thickness Burns When Using a Soft Silicone Wound Contact Ayer Containing Silver.

Conditions
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Wound Healing

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Mepilex Transfer Ag


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Subject with a second degree (superficial, deep or mixed) partial thickness burn from 1-25% TBSA. One single, isolated burn area selected for study site Study site area should be between 1-15% BSA Male or female From 18 years and above Either in- or out-patient Thermal burn injury Signed Informed Consent/Assent Form Exclusion Criteria: Electrical, chemical burn etiology If any full thickness areas are present, these should not be > 5 % Burn greater than 36 hrs old Burns to face Use of chemical/enzymatic and biological debridement within 7 days of investigation start Presence of inflammation or infection in burn wounds Use of topical antibiotics, antiseptics, or antimicrobials in conjunction with study product. Subjects with lung injury or Subject being on a ventilator Subjects with dermatologic skin disorders or necrotizing processes Subjects with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus judged by the investigator to be a potential interference in the treatment Diagnosed underlying disease(s) (e.g HIV/AIDS, cancer and severe anaemia) judged by the investigator to be a potential interference in the treatment Subject not expected to follow the investigation procedures Subjects previously included in this investigation Subjects included in other ongoing clinical investigation at present or during the past 30 days

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Dressing<br>Mepilex Transfer Ag is a soft silicone wound contact layer that absorbs and transfers exudate, maintains a moist wound healing environment and has antimicrobial properties. | Device: Mepilex Transfer Ag<br>* A soft silicone wound contact layer.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number of Participants With Wound Healing | Healing at day 14 pt 21. Healing was defined as ≥95% epithelialisation. The PictZar program will be used to analyze burn wound healing by tissue type. (The PictZar equipment for this analysis will be located at MHC HQ, however, the analysis will be performed by a clinician not affiliated with MHC.) Each subject was followed/assessed one time per week for a maximum of 3 weeks or until the burn was healed if that occured earlier. | 14 days and 21 days | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Baseline (Visit 1) Pain Will be Measured Before Burn Assessment Visit 2-3, Pain Will be Measured (Pain BEFORE Dressing Removal, DURING Dressing Removal, AFTER Dressing Removal, 30 Min After Removal | Pain will be measured by using the VAS scale, by placing a vertical mark across the 100 mm long horizontal line, from No pain to the left to Most intense pain imaginable to the right. Baseline (Visit 1) Pain will be measured before burn assessment Visit 2-4, Pain will be measured (Pain BEFORE dressing removal, DURING dressing removal, AFTER dressing removal, 30 min after removal | After 0/14/21 days treatment |