BurnPhase 4NCT01926392
Comparison of a Water-soluble Topical Antimicrobial to Silver Sulfadiazine in Partial Thickness Burns
A Phase 4 study testing water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine in people with Burn, run by University of Virginia at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Partial thickness burns are a common, painful injury requiring a great deal of resources in their care. Silver sulfadizine is a commonly-used topical antimicrobial, but is difficult to remove due to its lipid base. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Burn
- What is being tested?
- water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 8 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Apr 2011to Oct 2011
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- adult inpatients with partial thickness burns
Who cannot join
- superficial or full thickness burns, facial burns, intubated or sedated, pediatric
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908
About this study
Official title: A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Silver Sulfadiazine Cream to a Water-Soluble Poly-Antimicrobial Gel in Partial Thickness Burn Wounds
Partial thickness burns are a common, painful injury requiring a great deal of resources in their care. Silver sulfadizine is a commonly-used topical antimicrobial, but is difficult to remove due to its lipid base. We are comparing a water-based topical antimicrobial therapy to silver sulfadiazine and hypothesize that the water-based therapy is superior in terms of pain control and resources required to deliver care.
- Conditions
- Burn
- Being tested
- water-soluble therapy, silver sulfadiazine
- Medical subject headings
- Burns
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
water-soluble therapyDrug
The patient acted as their own control and the experimental and comparison arms (water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine) were alternated on a daily basis
silver sulfadiazineDrug
The patient acted as their own control and the experimental and comparison arms (water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine) were alternated on a daily basis
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| water-soluble therapy | Experimental | The patient acted as their own control and the experimental and comparison arms (water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine) were alternated on a daily basis Receives: Drug: water-soluble therapy; Drug: silver sulfadiazine |
| silver sulfadiazine | Active comparator | The patient acted as their own control and the experimental and comparison arms (water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine) were alternated on a daily basis Receives: Drug: water-soluble therapy; Drug: silver sulfadiazine |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain level
Pain is assessed on a 0-10 point scale using both the patient's reported value and correlating with the value derived from nursing assessment using the visual analog scale. This is recorded at defined time points before, during, and after the dressing change
Measured: 180 minutes
Secondary outcomes (1)
time to perform dressing changes
The time to perform the dressing change in total and for various steps is recorded in minutes.
Measured: up to 180 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Aug 2013 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2011
- Primary completionOct 2011
- Study completionOct 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for BurnStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of VirginiaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 8 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Virginia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Jonathan Black, MD, Principal investigator, University of Virginia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01926392
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 15603
- Status last verified
- Aug 2013
- First submitted
- 17 Aug 2013
- Last updated
- 21 Aug 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Aug 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Silver Sulfadiazine Cream to a Water-Soluble Poly-Antimicrobial Gel in Partial Thickness Burn Wounds
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01926392
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 15603
- Conditions
- Burn
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 8 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of VirginiaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Apr 2011
- Primary completion
- Oct 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Oct 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Aug 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Partial thickness burns are a common, painful injury requiring a great deal of resources in their care. Silver sulfadizine is a commonly-used topical antimicrobial, but is difficult to remove due to its lipid base. We are comparing a water-based topical antimicrobial therapy to silver sulfadiazine and hypothesize that the water-based therapy is superior in terms of pain control and resources required to deliver care.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| water-soluble therapy | Experimental | Drug: water-soluble therapy, Drug: silver sulfadiazineThe patient acted as their own control and the experimental and comparison arms (water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine) were alternated on a daily basis |
| silver sulfadiazine | Active comparator | Drug: water-soluble therapy, Drug: silver sulfadiazineThe patient acted as their own control and the experimental and comparison arms (water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine) were alternated on a daily basis |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- adult inpatients with partial thickness burns
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- superficial or full thickness burns, facial burns, intubated or sedated, pediatric
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| water-soluble therapyThe patient acted as their own control and the experimental and comparison arms (water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine) were alternated on a daily basis | Drug | silver sulfadiazine, water-soluble therapy |
| silver sulfadiazineThe patient acted as their own control and the experimental and comparison arms (water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine) were alternated on a daily basis | Drug | silver sulfadiazine, water-soluble therapy |
Primary outcome
Pain level
Time frame: 180 minutes
Pain is assessed on a 0-10 point scale using both the patient's reported value and correlating with the value derived from nursing assessment using the visual analog scale. This is recorded at defined time points before, during, and after the dressing change
1 secondary outcome
time to perform dressing changes
Time frame: up to 180 minutes
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Aug 2013.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Jonathan Black, MD principal investigator
University of Virginia
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing water-soluble therapy and silver sulfadiazine in people with Burn, run by University of Virginia at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Aug 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain level (time frame: 180 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Aug 2013; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.