Clinical trials: Incision Infection
Abscess
The LOOP Trial in Treatment of Skin Abscesses
This prospective, randomized controlled trial enrolled a convenience sample of adults and children presenting to two Level 1 trauma centers over 12-months with subcutaneous skin abscesses necessitating drainage.
- Trial name
- NCT03398746
- Testing
- LOOP Technique, Standard incision and drainage
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- Orlando Regional Medical Center
Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection
ROSSINI 2 - Reduction of Surgical Site Infection Using Several Novel Interventions
ROSSINI 2 is a phase III, multi-arm, multi-stage (MAMS) pragmatic, blinded (patient and outcome assessor), multicentre, randomised controlled trial (RCT) with an internal pilot, to evaluate the use of several in-theatre…
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection, Surgery--Complications, Surgery
- Trial name
- ROSSINI 2 (NCT03838575)
- Testing
- 2% alcoholic chlorhexidine skin prep (SKIN PREP), Iodophor Antimicrobial Incise Drapes (DRAPE), Gentamicin-impregnated implants/ sponges (SPONGE)
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 6,610 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Infections
Role of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (ORC) Applied to "Dirty" Surgical Wounds
The purpose of this study is to determine whether oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) is effective to reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSI).
- Trial name
- ORC (NCT00947089)
- Testing
- oxidized regenerated cellulose (Fibrillar SURGICEL), iodoform gauze
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
Effect of Early vs Late Water Exposure After Cutaneous Surgery
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effect of early versus delayed water exposure after cutaneous surgeries on the incidence of surgical site infections.
- Trial name
- NCT07580274
- Testing
- Care as usual
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Pak Emirates Military Hospital
Surgical Site Infection
Effect of Triclosan-coated Suture on Superficial SSI
The abdominal closure with triclosan coated suture will reduce superficial surgical site infection.
- Trial name
- NCT02018289
- Testing
- Triclosan coated suture, No triclosan
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital General Universitario Elche
Wounds and Injuries, Wound Infection
Long Term Status of Free Dermal Fat Autografts for Complex Craniofacial Wounds
This study will evaluate the use of free autologous dermal fat grafting (also called free dermal fat autografting) to treat complex craniofacial wounds that have failed standard treatment and to understand how well these grafts…
- Conditions
- Wounds and Injuries, Wound Infection, Facial Bones Fracture, Soft Tissue Injuries
- Trial name
- FTFDT2 (NCT03880188)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Dufresne, Craig, MD, PC
Surgical Site Infection
Gaps Between Evidence and Practice in Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Spain
Web-based survey to members of 10 Spanish Associations of surgical nurses and surgeons of different specialities to know the application of preventative measures for surgical site infection.
- Trial name
- SurveyOIC (NCT04310878)
- Testing
- Survey among perioperative nurses and surgeons
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Granollers
Surgical Site Infection, Vancomycin
Pharmacokinetics of Preoperative Vancomycin
A study of plasma and tissue vancomycin pharmacokinetics in pediatric surgical patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03453684
- Testing
- Administration of Vancomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Metastatic Disease, Spinal Cord Injury
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs. Sterile Dressing for Patients Undergoing Thoracolumbar Spine Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of the Prevena™ System decreases the rate of subcutaneous seroma, superficial wound dehiscence and infection.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Degeneration, Spinal Deformity
- Trial name
- NCT03632005
- Testing
- Vacuum Assisted Closure, Sterile dressing
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- John Street
Surgical Site Infection, Mobile Applications
Wound And Symptom Tracking After Colorectal Surgery Using How2trak
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a mobile application (app) called how2trak to improve people's experience, wound surveillance, and detection of surgical site infections (SSI) after colorectal…
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Mobile Applications, Surgery--Complications, Colorectal Surgery
- Trial name
- WATCH (NCT04869774)
- Testing
- How2Trak mobile application
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Acute Appendicitis, Surgical Site Infection
Are Double-ring Wound-edge Protectors Effective for Preventing Superficial Surgical Site Infection After Open Appendectomy?
This study aims to evaluate the utility of double-ring wound-edge protectors to prevent the development of superficial surgical site infections after open appendectomy.
- Trial name
- sSSI-2RWEPs (NCT04860570)
- Testing
- Double-ring wound-edge protector
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 671 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Medina del Campo
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa)
HS ABSCESSES: I&D VS PUNCH DEBRIDEMENT
This randomized-control trial is designed to determine the recurrence rate of HS abscesses following drainage via two methods: I\&D with a linear incision and PD with an 8mm punch biopsy.
- Trial name
- HSPUNCH (NCT06731309)
- Testing
- Punch Debridement, Incision and Drainage
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Surgical Site Infection, Colorectal Cancer
Prophylatic Effect Preoperative Antibiotics With Mechanical Bowel Preparation in SSIs: A Propensity Analysis
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major postoperative complication after colorectal surgery. Current study aims to evaluate prophylactic function of oral antibiotic intake (OA) in combination with mechanical bowel preparation…
- Trial name
- NCT04258098
- Testing
- Oral antibiotics ( Streptomycin ,metronidazole )
- Volunteers
- 806 people
- Sponsor
- Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Surgical Wound Infection
Electrocautery Versus Scalpel for Surgical Skin Incisions in Cesarean Section.
To determine the risk of surgical site infection after surgical skin incision, comparing electrocautery vs. scalpel.
- Trial name
- NCT02332252
- Testing
- Scalpel, Electrocautery, Skin incision
- Where
- Panama
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Saint Thomas Hospital, Panama
Staphylococcus Aureus, Orthopaedic Surgery
Preoperative Decolonization and Surgical Site Infections in Orthopaedic Surgery - 2 Year Outcome in Prosthetic Surgery
Surgical site infections in orthopaedic surgery are a major problem. Decolonization has been suggested to reduce infection rates.
- Conditions
- Staphylococcus Aureus, Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Site Infection, Prevention
- Trial name
- DECO-SSI (NCT03962907)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, Lifo-Scrub sol 4%®, 500ml, B. Braun, BACTROBAN® Nasal ong
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,318 people
- Sponsor
- Lindenhofgruppe AG
Wound Infection
Compare Antimicrobial to Conventional Suture in Patients Receiving Primary Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement is now one of the most popular reconstructive procedures for the elderly people to regain their functional capacity and life quality.
- Trial name
- Vicryl-Plus (NCT02533492)
- Testing
- vicryl, Vicryl plus
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Mel Shiuann-Sheng Lee
Incidence of Surgical Site Infection, Short Intraoperative Briefings
Impact of Structured Communication in the OR on Surgical Site Infections: Prospective Observational Clinical Trial
Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most frequent complication in patients that undergo abdominal surgery. A previous prospective observational study in 167 patients undergoing elective open abdominal procedures showed that…
- Conditions
- Incidence of Surgical Site Infection, Short Intraoperative Briefings, Mortality, Shared Mental Model
- Trial name
- StOP (NCT02428179)
- Testing
- StOP? - Control group, StOP? - Intervention group
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 3,003 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Surgical Site Infection, Sternal Wound Infection
Sternal Wound and Aortic Graft (SWAG), an Observational Cohort Study.
The aim of this study is to systematically explore the perioperative presence of P acnes in all layers of sternal wound incision as well as contamination of graft material and prosthetic valves during primary operation.
- Trial name
- SWAG (NCT04592328)
- Testing
- Bacterial cultures taken during surgery.
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Surgical Site Infection
Skin Staples vs Polypropylene in Elective Laparotomy
Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common postoperative complications following elective laparotomy and contributes significantly to patient morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and increased healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- NCT07781878
- Testing
- Skin staples, Polypropylene skin suture
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Surgical Wound Infection
Local Gentamicin Application to Reduce Postoperative Infection Rate
The majority of elderly patients with a displaced fracture of the proximal femur are now treated with a hemiarthroplasty. Prosthetic joint infection is a devastating complication, and the infection rate is high in this group of…
- Trial name
- NCT01287780
- Testing
- Collagen-gentamicin sponge
- Where
- 5 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital