Clinical trials: Infection Complication
Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection
Antibacterial-coated Sutures at Time of Cesarean
Abdominal closure with antibacterial-coated sutures has been shown to reduce wound infections after a number of surgical procedures, but none of the previous trials included cesarean delivery.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection, Cesarean Section; Infection, Cesarean Section Complications
- Trial name
- ASTC (NCT03386240)
- Testing
- Vicryl-plus, monocryl-plus, PDS-plus (Triclosan-coated Sutures), Vicryl, monocryl, PDS (not coated with triclosan)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,169 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Ureteral Obstruction, Neoplasms
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Percutaneous Nephrostomy Placements and Replacements for Malignant Urinary Tract Obstruction
This study aims to find out whether taking antibiotics to prevent a urinary tract infection after a medical procedure called percutaneous nephrostomy (placement of a catheter directly into the kidney to keep it working after the…
- Conditions
- Ureteral Obstruction, Neoplasms, Acute Kidney Injury, Nephrostomy; Complications
- Trial name
- NCT06801405
- Testing
- antibiotic prophylaxis
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- Barretos Cancer Hospital
Hernia, Ventral Hernia
Prospective Clinical Evaluation of High-Purity Type I Collagen in Select High-Risk Hernia Repair Scenarios
This prospective, single-arm clinical study evaluates the safety, feasibility, and early clinical outcomes of High-Purity Type I Collagen (HPTC; Surgicoll-Mesh®) when used as a biologic reinforcement in selected hernia repair…
- Conditions
- Hernia, Ventral Hernia, Incisional Hernia, İnguinal Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT07360691
- Testing
- High-Purity Type I Collagen Mesh
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B G Nagara
Peritoneal Surface Malignancy, Postoperative Adhesion
SurgiPerito Trial: High-Purity Type-I Collagen for Peritoneal Reconstruction After Cytoreductive Surgery
This dual-centre, randomized controlled trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of high-purity Type-I collagen-based biomaterial, as a peritoneal substitute following peritonectomy in patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery…
- Conditions
- Peritoneal Surface Malignancy, Postoperative Adhesion, Bowel Obstruction, Wound Complications
- Trial name
- NCT07241091
- Testing
- High-Purity Type-I Collagen Scaffold, Standard Peritonectomy Closure
- Where
- 2 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B G Nagara
IV Catheter-Related Infection or Complication, Vascular Access Complication
Blood Sampling Functionality of Extended Dwell Catheters
The purpose of this study is to compare upper arm versus forearm Extended Dwell Catheter (EDC) placement for blood sampling functionality.
- Conditions
- IV Catheter-Related Infection or Complication, Vascular Access Complication, Peripheral Venous Access
- Trial name
- NCT04409418
- Testing
- Extended dwell catheters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health East
Maternal Death, Maternal Infections Affecting Fetus or Newborn
Azithromycin-Prevention in Labor Use Study (A-PLUS)
Maternal and neonatal infections are among the most frequent causes of maternal and neonatal deaths, and current antibiotic strategies have not been effective in preventing many of these deaths.
- Conditions
- Maternal Death, Maternal Infections Affecting Fetus or Newborn, Neonatal SEPSIS, Maternal Sepsis During Labor
- Trial name
- NCT03871491
- Testing
- Azithromycin
- Where
- 8 sites in Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 58,747 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health
Post-operative Complications, Surgical Site Infection
The Use of the Prevena™ Incision Management System on Post-Surgical Cesarean Section Incisions
The purpose of this study is to compare the post-surgical standard-of-care dressing to the Prevena™ Incision Management System in women undergoing Cesarean section surgery.
- Conditions
- Post-operative Complications, Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01450631
- Testing
- Prevena™ Incision Management System (PIMS), Standard-of-care Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- KCI USA, Inc
Surgical Wound, Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Versus Standard of Care Surgical Dressing in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
This study evaluates surgical site complications in subjects undergoing revision of a total knee arthroplasty when closed incision negative pressure therapy is used to manage the closed incision, as compared to a standard of care…
- Conditions
- Surgical Wound, Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty, Wounds and Injuries, Joint Disease
- Trial name
- PROMISES (NCT03274466)
- Testing
- Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy (ciNPT), Standard of Care Dressing
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 294 people
- Sponsor
- KCI USA, Inc
Urological System Complication of Procedure, Urinary Tract Infections
Effectiveness of Single Dose Fosfomycin and Single Dose Levofloxacin as Pre-urodynamic Antibiotic for UTI Prevention
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the use of single dose fosfomycin and single dose levofloxacin as pre-urodynamic antibiotic prophylaxis for urinary tract infection prevention post-urodynamic in patients with lower…
- Trial name
- NCT06017479
- Testing
- Fosfomycin 3000 MG, Levofloxacin 500mg
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Central Line Complication, Central Line Infection
Innovative Central Line Securement Device in the Pediatric Population
This study involves evaluating pediatric patients with central lines to determine differences in line complications and quality of life in those with a novel central line securement device (wrap) as compared to those who use a…
- Conditions
- Central Line Complication, Central Line Infection, Central Line-Associated Infection, Central Line Sepsis
- Trial name
- NCT04522778
- Testing
- Wearable Central Line Securement Device (Vest), Traditional Securement Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Ryan St. Pierre-Hetz
Bone Graft; Complications, Infection or Inflammation, Ridge Deficency
To Compare Different Soft Tissue Grafts at the Time of Lateral Ridge Augmentation Procedure.
This study will compare two commonly used soft tissue grafting techniques (connective tissue graft, CTG vs Acellular Dermal Matrix, ADM) to augment the soft tissue at the time of lateral ridge augmentation procedure.
- Conditions
- Bone Graft; Complications, Infection or Inflammation, Ridge Deficency, Dental Implant
- Trial name
- NCT03774888
- Testing
- Connective tissue graft at time of bone graft, Acellular Demal Matrix at time of bone graft, No soft tissue grafting at time of bone graft
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kidney Failure, Chronic, Hemodialysis Complication
The Pristine Post-Market Study
This is a prospective, multi-center, single-arm study designed to assess the safety and performance of the Pristine™ Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter.
- Conditions
- Kidney Failure, Chronic, Hemodialysis Complication, Hemodialysis Catheter Infection, Hemodialysis Access Failure
- Trial name
- NCT05228132
- Testing
- Pristine™ Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
IV Catheter-Related Infection or Complication
A Clinical Trial Using a New Medical Device to Evaluate Its Impact on IV Care and Clinical Complications
A clinical trial comparing two groups of patients that are randomized into one group having SafeBreak Vascular attached to their peripheral IV lines and a second control group that receives the current standard of care (no…
- Trial name
- DIPPER (NCT04469218)
- Testing
- SafeBreak Vascular
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Lineus Medical
Catheter Infection, Catheter Thrombosis
Midlines and Thrombophlebitis
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are central catheters that are placed via peripheral vein under ultrasound guidance and may be used for patients with difficult venous access for long-term central or peripheral…
- Conditions
- Catheter Infection, Catheter Thrombosis, Catheter Complications
- Trial name
- NCT03725293
- Testing
- Angiodynamics BioFlo Midline Catheter, Teleflex Arrowg+ard Blue Advanced Midline Catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health East
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
HSV-2 Infection, PreTerm Birth
Comparative Effectiveness of Treatment Options for Genital Herpes Infection to Reduce Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Preterm delivery (PTD), together with low birthweight (LBW), is the leading cause of infant death and illness, affecting 500,000 births with annual medical costs of more than $26 billion in the U.S. each year.
- Conditions
- HSV-2 Infection, PreTerm Birth, Pregnancy Complications
- Trial name
- PCORIHSV (NCT02986802)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89,132 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Obesity, Surgical Site Infections
Do Single Use Negative Pressure Dressings Reduce Wound Complications in Obese Women After Cesarean Delivery
The investigators aim to show that single use negative pressure dressings can decrease the rate of wound complications in obese women (BMI > 40 kg/m2) undergoing cesarean delivery at a tertiary medical center by randomizing women…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Surgical Site Infections, Wound Complications, Complications; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT02799667
- Testing
- Standard Dressing, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Postoperative Infection, Postoperative Complications
Dilute Betadine Soak and Scrub for Foot and Ankle Surgery
Infection and wound complications are the most common complications following orthopaedic foot and ankle procedures, and the infection rate following these procedures is higher than in procedures involving other areas of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03926208
- Testing
- Soak and Scrub, Clorhexadine scrub
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
COVID-19, Pregnancy Complications
Health and Wellbeing of Pregnant and Post-Partum Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The purpose of this study is to assess the health and wellbeing of pregnant and recently pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic using an online survey.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Pregnancy Complications, Mental Health Wellness 1, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT04385238
- Testing
- This is an online survey with no intervention.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6,894 people
- Sponsor
- Pregistry
Surgical Site Infections, Post Operative Complication
2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Skin Cloths to Prevent SSI in Spine Surgery Patients
Surgical site infection (SSI) following spinal surgery is a frequent complication and results in higher morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- DeSSI (NCT02490631)
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University