Bioelectric Dressing for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Dr. Hadar Avihai Lev-Tov, MD - Miami ...

Overseen byHadar Lev-Tov, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Miami

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial is testing if a special bandage that uses tiny electrical signals can help patients heal faster after a specific type of surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) confirmed by a dermatologist. Participants must have at least two tunnels in different body areas and be able to consent. It's not for those allergic to the dressings, pregnant women, prisoners, or anyone who can't follow treatment application.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.

You need to have at least two additional pathways in different parts of your body.

My HS diagnosis was confirmed by a dermatologist.

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Exclusion Criteria

Women known to be pregnant

Subject is allergic to any of the materials and dressings involved in the procedures

I am under the age of 18.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Procellera Bioelectric Dressing (Bioelectric Dressing)

Trial OverviewThe study is examining if a bioelectric dressing aids healing post-de-roofing surgery compared to standard gauze dressing. De-roofing is a surgical procedure used in HS treatment.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Bioelectric Dressing on the Right Armpit and Standard Gauze Dressing on the Left ArmpitExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants undergoing standard of care deroofing surgery will be randomized to receive the bioelectric dressing for up to 8 weeks on the right armpit and will receive the standard gauze dressing for up to 8 weeks on the left armpit.

Group II: Bioelectric Dressing on the Left Armpit and Standard Gauze Dressing on the Right ArmpitExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants undergoing standard of care deroofing surgery will be randomized to receive the bioelectric dressing for up to 8 weeks on the left armpit and will receive the standard gauze dressing for up to 8 weeks on the right armpit.