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Wound Infection, SurgicalNCT07103707

Comparison of Frequency of Wound Infection Between Open and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

A study testing open cholecystectomy and Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in people with Wound Infection, Surgical, run by Lady Reading Hospital, Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the frequency of wound infection between open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy in adult patient aged 18- 65 years with symptomatic cholelithiasis admitted through OPD the main question it aims to answer are Does there is difference in the frequency of wound infection in… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Wound Infection, Surgical
What is being tested?
open cholecystectomy and Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
122 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
Aug 2025to Aug 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Both genders
  • Patients aged 18 to 65 years
  • Symptomatic cholelithiasis as per operational definition
  • Undergoing cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)
  • ASA score I/II (Annexure-II)

Who cannot join

  • ● H/o diabetes mellitus
  • H/o immunocompromised state (e.g. HIV, steroid use)
  • H/o acute cholecystitis
  • H/o empyema gallbladder
  • H/o gallbladder perforation ● H/o choledocholithiasis
  • H/o portal hypertension
  • H/o abnormal blood clotting profiles (PTT >15 seconds, APTT >20 seconds)
  • H/o pregnancy on HCG

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Moeez u din khan, PGR GS contact

+923489548857

moeezk442@gmail.com

IJAZ UL HAQUE, PGR NS contact

+923499223911

drijazulhaque712237@gmail.com

Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Moeez u din khan

    Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25000

    Moeez u din khan, PGR GS, 03489548857, moeezk442@gmail.com

    IJAZ UL HAQUE, PGR NSG, +923499223911, drijazulhaque712237@gmail.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the frequency of wound infection between open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy in adult patient aged 18- 65 years with symptomatic cholelithiasis admitted through OPD the main question it aims to answer are

  • Does there is difference in the frequency of wound infection in patients with open cholecystectomy as compared to laparoscopic cholecystectomy Researcher will compare the frequency of wound infection in participant undergoing open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy to see there is difference in frequency of wound infection between open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy Participants will be asked
  • To Visit OPD after 1 week for follow up
  • Keep record of symptoms like erythema, pain, cloudy drainage from the incision site
Being tested
open cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Medical subject headings
Surgical Wound Infection

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • open cholecystectomyProcedure or surgery

    standard open cholecystectomy performed under general anesthesia

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomyProcedure or surgery

    Standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy using minimally invasive technique

Study groups in NCT07103707
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
open cholecystectomyActive comparatorpatient undergoing open cholecystectomy
Receives: Procedure: open cholecystectomy
laparoscopic cholecystectomyActive comparatorpatient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Receives: Procedure: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. comparison of frequency of wound infection between open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    to compare the frequency of wound infection in patients undergoing open and laparoscopic

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Aug 2025
  2. Study startAug 2025 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionAug 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionAug 2026 (estimated)

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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 N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
randomization will performed by blocked randomization (61 in each group) 61 patient will be in open cholecystectomy group( A )while 61 patient will be in laparoscopic cholecystectomy group (B)
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
122 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07103707
Sponsor's protocol ID
253/LRH/MTI
Status last verified
Aug 2025
First submitted
11 Jul 2025
Last updated
5 Aug 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing open cholecystectomy and Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in people with Wound Infection, Surgical, run by Lady Reading Hospital, Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.

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 5 inclusion and 8 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Aug 2025. 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 Pakistan. 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.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Moeez u din khan, PGR GS (+923489548857, moeezk442@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

comparison of frequency of wound infection between open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (time frame: 1 year). 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 5 Aug 2025.

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