Clinical trials: Infection, Surgical Site
Orthopaedics Wound Dressings
Comparative Efficacy of Advanced and Traditional Wound Dressings in Post-Operative Orthopedic Care
Title: Comparative Efficacy of Advanced and Traditional Wound Dressings in Post-Operative Orthopedic Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial Objective: The primary objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of…
- Trial name
- NCT06540040
- Testing
- Aquacel Ag, OPSITE, MEPILEX POST OP BORDER
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- Nidhi Srivastava
Gastric Cancer, Complication of Surgical Procedure
Study About no Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Totally Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic gastrectomy has fewer infectious complications compared to open surgery. Recently, the incidence of postoperative infectious complications was greatly reduced due to the development of surgical techniques and…
- Trial name
- KSWEET-03 (NCT03802097)
- Testing
- No use of antimicrobial prophylaxis, Use of antimicrobial prophylaxis
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Korean South West East Gastric Surgery Group
Appendicitis
Role of Wound Irrigation After Appendectomy
Surgical site infection is a common problem after open appendectomy. Irrigation of the surgical wound by topical antibiotics has been devised as a measure to reduce the incidence of wound infection.
- Trial name
- NCT03773224
- Testing
- Irrigation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Rectal Cancer, Organ-Space Surgical Site Infection
Organ/Space Surgical Site Infection and Recurrence and Survival in Rectal Cancer Surgery
In rectal cancer surgery, the organ/space surgical site infection (O/S-SSI) has an impact on patient's prognosis. Its influence in the oncologic outcomes remains controversial.
- Trial name
- VINCat_PDO_2 (NCT06382415)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 3,826 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Granollers
Orthopedic Devices Associated With Misadventures, Infection, Surgical Site
Short Against Long Antibiotic Therapy for Infected Orthopedic Sites
The investigators will perform two concomitant RCTs, depending on the presence of infected osteosynthesis material at enrolment: SALATIO 1. Infected implant not removed (or new material inserted): Randomization 6 vs.
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Devices Associated With Misadventures, Infection, Surgical Site, Antibiotic Side Effect
- Trial name
- SALATIO (NCT05499481)
- Testing
- Antibiotic
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 495 people
- Sponsor
- Balgrist University Hospital
Bacterial Infection
Effect of Oral Preparation on Bacterial Colonization of the Pharyngeal Mucosa in Surgery of Head and Neck Cancer
Surgical site infections are an important health indicator for hospitals and a significant medico-economic issue. The aim of the study is to assess the impact of chlorhexidine mouthwash performed before surgery on the bacterial…
- Trial name
- ORAL-ISO (NCT02753387)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, NaCl 0.9 %
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
Complication, Postoperative
Perioperative Fluid Management: Goal-directed Versus Restrictive Strategy
There is no ideal "cookbook recipe" for fluid prescription that would fit every surgical patient. In this study, the investigators working hypothesis is that the adoption of an integrative algorithm for perioperative fluid and…
- Trial name
- NCT02625701
- Testing
- Goal-directed therapy, Restrictive fluid therapy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Surgical Site Infection, Skin Cancer
Cyanoacrylate Skin Adhesive After Mohs Surgery or Wide Local Excision
This study will compare surgical site infection after linear repair with or without cyanoacrylate skin adhesive following Mohs micrographic surgery or wide local excision.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Skin Cancer, Wound Healing
- Trial name
- NCT07844681
- Testing
- Cyanoacrylate Skin Adhesive, Fast Gut Running Epidermal Suture Closure, Vicryl Rapide Running Epidermal Suture Closure
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
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
Endometrial, Infection
EFFECTIVENESS OF PREOPERATIVE VAGINAL CLEANING IN REDUCING POST CAESAREAN INFECTIOUS MORBIDITY
After obtaining an informed consent a detailed history and clinical examination was performed. Labs were carried out to fulfill inclusion and exclusion criteria. Women were randomly divided into two groups.
- Conditions
- Endometrial, Infection, Surgical Site Infection Following Cesarean Delivery
- Trial name
- NCT07053995
- Testing
- Vaginal cleaning, Non vaginal cleansing
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khyber Teaching Hospital
Surgical Site Infection, Zonulin
Zonulin Biomarker for Diagnosis of Hip and Knee Infections
Prior studies investigating the etiopathogenesis of surgical site infection (SSI) traditionally suggested three main ways for the infection to occur: local contamination occurring during the surgery, hematogenous translocation of…
- Trial name
- NCT04666519
- Testing
- Zonulin Biomarker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy, Wound Heal
Compare Stoma Reversal Wound Outcomes Between NPWT and Secondary Intention Healing
This was a single-center, parallel-group randomized controlled trial conducted in 2025 at the General Surgery Ward of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), Karachi.
- Conditions
- Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy, Wound Heal, Stoma Site Infection, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT07258134
- Testing
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Maryam Arbab
Incisional Hernia/Prevention and Control, Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
Comparison of Small-bite Versus Conventional Midline Fascial Closure in Abdominal Surgeries
This study investigates how different incision and fascial closure (suture) techniques used in abdominal surgery are associated with the development of incisional hernia, a common long-term complication after laparotomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07340918
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Surgical Site Infection (SSI), Cesarean Section Wound
Subcutaneous Drain Versus Wound Irrigation by Normal Saline for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection Following Caesarean Section in Obese Patients.
This is a prospective randomized controlled trial conducted at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital to compare subcutaneous drain versus wound irrigation with normal saline for the prevention of surgical site infection…
- Trial name
- NCT07517718
- Testing
- Subcutaneous Drain, Normal Saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
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, Surgical Wound Infection
Floraseal Versus Iodine Impregnated Adhesive Drapes
Infection after total joint arthroplasty can have devastating consequences. Adhesive drapes have been traditionally used at our institution to help reduce the risk of wound contamination and infection by superficial skin flora.
- Trial name
- NCT03466489
- Testing
- Floraseal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Surgical Site Infection in Obese Women Undergoing C-section
Use of 48 Hour Course of Antibiotics to Prevent Surgical Site Infection in Obese Patients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if preoperative antibiotics, followed by 48 hour course of broad spectrum antibiotics prevents wound infection complications in patients that are obese who undergo cesarean section.
- Trial name
- SSI (NCT01194115)
- Testing
- cephalexin & metronidazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 475 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Cesarean Section Complications, Wound Breakdown
Antimicrobial Dressing Versus Standard Dressing in Obese Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
This will be an open label pilot randomized controlled clinical trial. Women undergoing cesarean delivery will be randomized to have standard wound dressing care or chlorohexidine gluconate (CHG) impregnated wound dressing…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section Complications, Wound Breakdown, Wound Infection, Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT03887299
- Testing
- ReliaTect™ Post-Op Dressing (contains chlorohexidine gluconate or CHG), Standard Wound Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Surgical Wound Infection, Surgical Site Infection
Bacteriology of sUrGical Site INfection Following Surgery for Intestinal Failure
This is a prospective observational study of patients undergoing planned surgery for intestinal failure. The aims of the study are: To prospectively characterise preoperative bacterial populations amongst patients undergoing…
- Conditions
- Surgical Wound Infection, Surgical Site Infection, Bacteria Infection Mechanism, Intestinal Disease
- Trial name
- BUGS-IN-IF (NCT05234515)
- Testing
- Microbiology swab, Questionnaire
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- London North West Healthcare NHS Trust
Surgical Site Infections
Ampicillin/Sulbactam Versus Cefuroxime as Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Cesarean Section
The efficacy and safety of a single dose of ampicillin/sulbactam compared to a single dose of cefuroxime at cord clamp for prevention of postcesarean infectious morbidity has not been assessed.
- Trial name
- NCT01138852
- Testing
- Ampicillin-sulbactam, Cefuroxime
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Attikon Hospital