Clinical trials: Infection, Surgical Site
Cardiac Surgery, Bone Wax, NU-KNIT, Median Sternotomy, Deep Sternal Wound Infection, Surgical Site Infection
Surgicel NU-KNIT Vs Bone Wax on Median Sternotomy
Bone wax is traditionally used as part of surgical procedures to prevent bleeding from exposed spongy bone. It is an effective hemostatic device which creates a physical barrier.
- Trial name
- NBCS (NCT06869772)
- Testing
- Closure of sternotomy
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hamad Medical Corporation
Incisional Hernia After Midline Laparotomy, Quality of Life (QOL)
NoPro - Norwegian Hernia Prophylaxis Study
A multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing midline laparotomy closures using the small-bite suture technique alone to those using the small-bite suture technique with an additional onlay prophylactic polypropylene mesh.
- Conditions
- Incisional Hernia After Midline Laparotomy, Quality of Life (QOL), Burst Abdomen, Surgical Site Infections
- Trial name
- NoPro (NCT06858020)
- Testing
- Prophylactic polypropylene onlay mesh
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Sykehuset Innlandet HF
Surgical Site Infections
Prevention of Infections in Cardiac Surgery (PICS) Prevena Study
This vanguard study will be conducted at two study sites in Canada. It is a cluster randomized trial to test a combination of two antibiotics for antibiotic prophylaxis as compared to routine prophylaxis with one single…
- Trial name
- PICS-Prevena (NCT03402945)
- Testing
- Prevena, Cefazolin, Vancomycin
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 4,107 people
- Sponsor
- Population Health Research Institute
Elective Surgery, High Risk
General Decolonization With Octenisan® Set Before Elective Orthopedic Surgery
The general decolonization of the human body surface by industrial antiseptic agents, before elective surgery is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Conditions
- Elective Surgery, High Risk, Prevention of Surgical Site Infections, Randomized-controlled Trial
- Trial name
- BALGDEC (NCT05647252)
- Testing
- Whole Body and nasal decolonization with octenidin (Octenisan Set), Questionnaire for study participants immediately after the decolonization
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,086 people
- Sponsor
- Balgrist University Hospital
Infection, Pneumonia
Perioperative Respiratory Care and Outcomes for Patients Undergoing High Risk Abdominal Surgery
PENGUIN is a pragmatic multi-center trial investigating the effects of pre-operative mouthwash and perioperative oxygen on the incidences of pneumonia and surgical site infection (SSI) following major abdominal surgery.
- Conditions
- Infection, Pneumonia, Surgical Site Infection, Wound Infection
- Trial name
- PENGUIN (NCT04256798)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine mouthwash, Oxygen
- Where
- 37 sites in Brazil, India and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 12,942 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Surgical Site Infection
Disposable Versus Reusable DrApes and Gowns for Green OperatiNg Theatres
Multicentre non-inferiority cluster randomised trial testing Disposable versus Reusable drApes and Gowns for green OperatiNg theatres.
- Trial name
- DRAGON (NCT06164444)
- Testing
- Intervention: Reusable drapes and gowns, Comparator: Disposable (single-use) drapes and gowns
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 26,800 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Lumbar Vertebrae, Surgical Site Infection
Dixon MRI Imaging Histology for Predicting Postoperative Infection in Posterior Lumbar Fusion for Myasthenia Gravis
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition that manifests itself as a persistent decrease in muscle mass and function, which may lead to decreased physical function, increased risk of disease, and reduced quality of life.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Vertebrae, Surgical Site Infection, Radiomics
- Trial name
- NCT06805643
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people
- Sponsor
- The First People's Hospital of Yunnan
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Surgical Site Infection
Postoperative Basal Bolus or Sliding Scale Insulin Regimen in DM2 and Its Effect on Surgical Site Infections.
A multicentre, matched-pair, cluster randomised controlled superiority trial to investigate the effect of a proactive basal bolus insulin regimen compared to the reactive sliding scale insulin regimen, targeting a glucose level…
- Trial name
- GUIDE (NCT06638567)
- Testing
- Basal bolus insulin regimen
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 1,008 people
- Sponsor
- Abraham Hulst, MD, PhD
Supplemental Oxygen, Gynecological Cancer
Supplemental High Flow Oxygen to Reduce Infections in Obese Gynecological Cancer Patients
The incidence of surgical-site infection (SSI) and complications related to wound healing reaches 10-20% of gynecological cancer patients.
- Conditions
- Supplemental Oxygen, Gynecological Cancer, Surgical Site Infections
- Trial name
- SAFE (NCT06780813)
- Testing
- Supplemental oxygen therapy
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Surgical Site Infection
Pharmacokinetic Study of Vancomycin, Clindamycin And/or Gentamicin Administration During Surgery Using a Microdialysis Procedure
The surgical site infection is one of the most important causes of postoperative morbidity. The appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis is one of the most effective way to prevent surgical site infections.
- Trial name
- NCT03845790
- Testing
- Blood and microdialysis samples
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Poitiers University Hospital
Surgical Site Infections, Stress Hyperglycemia
Perioperative Glucose Monitoring and Treatment to Reduce Risk of Surgical Site Infections and Complications
This study is to determine if glucose monitoring and treatment in surgical procedures over 2 hours help to decrease the surgical site infection risk and reduce postoperative complications.
- Trial name
- POGM (NCT06765655)
- Testing
- Insulin Lispro Injection, glucose testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 266 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
Postoperative Complications, Surgical Site Infection
Hierarchy of Effects of Laboratory Markers and Their Interaction With Comorbidity Concerning Outcome and Personalized Treatment of Trauma Patients in Emergency Care and Rehabilitation
At least ten percent of trauma patients suffer from any sort of complication. The study aims to identify a risk factor profile to early identify trauma patients at risk.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications, Surgical Site Infection, Wound Infection, Non-healing Wound
- Trial name
- HELICOPTER (NCT06758427)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 2,300 people
- Sponsor
- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery at Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Klinik Tu
Surgery, Surgical Site Infection
SURGX Antimicrobial Gel Versus Povidone-iodine Skin Incision Prep in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Comparing the growth of intra-operative tissue cultures of Cutibacterium Acnes after primary shoulder replacement when using a no-prep control group versus antimicrobial wound gel versus betadine applied to the skin layer after…
- Conditions
- Surgery, Surgical Site Infection, Cutibacterium Acnes, Prosthetic-joint Infection
- Trial name
- NCT05919888
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, SURGX Wound Gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Surgical Incision, Surgical Site Infection
Comparison of the Classical Median Sternotomy Skin Incision with the Paramedian Flap Skin Incision
The goal of this observational study is to determine the effects of a flap-shaped paramedian skin incision on protection from mediastinal infections, wound healing, and scar formation in open heart surgery performed through the…
- Conditions
- Surgical Incision, Surgical Site Infection, Keloid Scar Following Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06725472
- Testing
- Open Heart Surgery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Surgical Site Infection
Prevention of Surgical Site Infections: Effectiveness of Nasal Povidone-Iodine and Nasal Mupirocin
We hypothesize the application of mupirocin or povidone-iodine to the nares is equally effective in short term Staphylococcus aureus(SA)suppression.
- Trial name
- NCT01313182
- Testing
- mupirocin calcium ointment, 2%, 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,874 people
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
Surgical Site Infection, Microbial Colonization
Broad-spectrum Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Tumor and Infected Orthopedic Surgery
The perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis is evidence-based in orthopedic surgery. While its duration ranges from a single dose to three doses throughout the world, the choice of the prophylactic agents is undisputed.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Microbial Colonization, Antibiotic Resistant Infection
- Trial name
- BAPTIST (NCT05502380)
- Testing
- Standard antibiotic prophylaxis
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,100 people
- Sponsor
- Balgrist University Hospital
Gastrointestinal Surgery, Mirabilite
External Application of Mirabilite to Promote Recovery in Patients After Gastrointestinal Surgery
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of topical Mirabilite (sodium sulfate) application for managing postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Mirabilite, Surgical Site Infection, Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT06696729
- Testing
- Topical Mirabilite Application for Postoperative Gastrointestinal Patients, Standard Postoperative Care for Gastrointestinal Patients
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 301 people
- Sponsor
- Nanchang University
Incidence of Surgical Site Infection, Morality
Changing the Surgical Team for Wound Closure and Surgical Site Infection
Surgical site infection is a frequent complication after abdominal surgery. The wound closure is done at the end of the procedure when the attention of the entire team may be affected because of tiredness and reduced attention of…
- Conditions
- Incidence of Surgical Site Infection, Morality, Fascial Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT04503642
- Testing
- Changing the surgical team for wound closure
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,160 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Surgical Site Infection, Vaginal Surgery
Vaginal Prep Solutions to Reduce Bacteria Colony Counts in Patients Having a Vaginal Surgery
This is a randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of 4 vaginal prep solutions (betadine, baby shampoo, TechniCare and Peridex) on reducing bacterial colony counts during surgery preparation.
- Trial name
- NCT03854370
- Testing
- Betadine, Peridex, TechniCare
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Wright State University
Surgical Site Infections, Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Adhesive Strips Vs Sutures in Skin Closure for Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Comparison between two methods for skin closure in lumbar spinal fusion surgery, a non-inferiority approach between sutures and adhesive strips and its effect on surgical site infections.
- Trial name
- NCT06664424
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,016 people
- Sponsor
- Diakonie-Klinikum Stuttgart