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First received: August 21, 2023

Clinical Trial: Aquacel Hypersensitivity Dressing in TJAs

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Contact Allergic Dermatitis

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Prospective Evaluation of Type IV Hypersensitivity Reactions After Aquacel Dressing Application in Partial and Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients

Brief Summary: The aim of this multi-surgeon, single institution study is to prospectively evaluate the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) following application of AQUACEL Ag, a silver-containing hydrofiber dressing, in total hip and knee arthroplasty patients.Arthroplasty-naïve patients will be compared to prior total joint arthroplasty patients who received a Aquacel dressing postoperatively.

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