Clinical trials: Infection Surgical Wound
Infection Prophylaxis in Colo Rectal Surgery
Orally Administered Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and Metronidazole as Prophylaxis of Infection Following Elective Colorectal Surgery
The current standard Swedish infection prophylaxis in colorectal surgery is intravenously administered cefuroxime and metronidazole. this combination is well studied.
- Trial name
- NCT00613769
- Testing
- trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole + metronidazole, cefuroxime and metronidazole
- Where
- 6 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 1,073 people
- Sponsor
- Halmstad County Hospital
Surgical Site Infection, Length of Stay
Prevena to Prevent Surgical Site Infection After Emergency Abdominal Laparotomy
Post-operative wound complications in abdominal surgery have a major impact on patient outcomes and the real impact of Closed incision negative pressure therapy (CINVt) is not clear in the literature moreover concerning its…
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Length of Stay, Seroma, Hematoma
- Trial name
- CiPNT/SSI (NCT04496180)
- Testing
- Closed incision negative pressure therapy versus standard dressing after emergency abdominal laparotomies
- Volunteers
- 334 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties
Teicoplanin Prophylaxis for Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty
This is a prospective, open-label, randomized clinical trial where patients were administered prophylaxis for total hip or knee arthroplasty either with teicoplanin or with other antibiotics.
- Trial name
- NCT00719056
- Testing
- Teicoplanin, β-lactams or ciprofloxacin
- Where
- 3 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 616 people
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Wound Complication, Surgical Wound Infection
Cosmetic Outcome of Electrocautery, Scalpel and PEAK PlasmaBlade for Surgical Breast Incisions
This study will compare the cosmetic scar result from the use of scalpel, electrocautery, and pulsed electron avalanche knife (PEAK) PlasmaBlade (PPB) for the initial skin incision for total mastectomy procedures without…
- Conditions
- Wound Complication, Surgical Wound Infection, Post-operative Pain, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- SCPPB (NCT06191159)
- Testing
- Scalpel and standard electrocautery or PEAK PlasmaBlade, PEAK PlasmaBlade, Standard Electrocautery
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Finger Injuries
Silicone Finger Cap ("Silikonfingerling")
Amputation injuries of the fingertip are common in all ages. For decades it is known that conservatively treated fingertips can regenerate skin and soft tissues to form a functionally and cosmetically excellent new fingertip.
- Trial name
- NCT03089060
- Testing
- Silicone Finger cap, Film Dressing
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Orthopädie- und Rehatechnik Dresden GmbH
Wound Infection
Randomized Trial to Assess PO Versus IV Antibiotics
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of treatment of post-op wound infection in long bones after fracture fixation or joint fusion and either: (Group 1) operative debridement and PO antibiotic treatment for 6 weeks…
- Trial name
- POvIV (NCT01714596)
- Testing
- PO versus IV antibiotics Route of administration evaluation
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 233 people
- Sponsor
- Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium
Hypothermia
Study to Determine the Effects of Pre-warming on OR Patient Temperatures and Surgical Outcomes
The application of active warming to patients whether awake or under general anesthesia has been proven safe in numerous studies and it is common practice to use warmers.
- Trial name
- NCT02177903
- Testing
- Bair Paws Patient Adjustable Warming System
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
Surgical Wound Infection
Evaluation of Post-discharge Surveillance Mobile Application for Surgical Site Infection
Objective: evaluate the effectiveness and usability of a mobile application for post-discharge surveillance of surgical site infection as a support system for clinical decision.
- Trial name
- NCT05455710
- Testing
- VigiApp
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Complications of Surgical Procedures, Surgical Site Infection
Quick Skin Sealant in Closure of Surgical Wound After Laparoscopic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-term effect of sealant-assisted skin closure in prevention of surgical site infection after laparoscopic surgery.
- Conditions
- Complications of Surgical Procedures, Surgical Site Infection, Gastric Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02426762
- Testing
- Laparoscopic surgery, Skin sealant
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Surgical Site Infection
Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Cesarean Delivery
There are approximately 1.4 million cesarean deliveries in the United States each year, and an average of 1250 elective cesarean deliveries each year at the Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Trial name
- CAPISSI (NCT02027324)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine-alcohol group, Povidone-Iodine Group
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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
Cesarean Section
The Effect of Forced Air Warming During Cesarean Section on Postoperative Infectious Morbidity
The purpose of this study will be to assess whether forced air warming decreases the rate of surgical site infections following cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT00696462
- Testing
- forced-air warming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Soft Tissue Injuries
"Enhancing Surgical Safety in Developing Nations: Investigating Antibiotics' Role in Hand Surgeries."
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the use of antibiotics with no use in people undergoing soft tissue hand surgery in developing countries.
- Trial name
- NCT05990842
- Testing
- Antibiotic
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Marcos Felipe Marcatto de Abreu
Lower Extremity Surgery, Surgical Site Infection
Study on the Reapplication of Chloraprep After Lower Extremity Surgery and Prior to Dressing Application
The purpose of the current work is to determine the efficacy of the re-application of surgical prep solution in decreasing surgical site bacterial contamination following lower extremity surgery.
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Surgery, Surgical Site Infection, Bacterial Colonization, Surgical Antiseptic
- Trial name
- NCT02017145
- Testing
- Chloraprep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health
Gynecological Surgery
Assessment of Changes in Vaginal Microbiota Profiles Before and After Vaginal Urogynecologic Surgery
Several studies have shown interactions between vaginal microbiota and post-surgical evolution. A study conducted by our team showed a tendency for patients with complications to have a greater diversity of vaginal microbiota.
- Trial name
- VAGIBIOTE (NCT04301401)
- Testing
- Vaginal swabs, Stool samples, Urine samples
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
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
Breast Cancer
Surgical Site Infection With 0.05% Chlorhexidine (CHG) Compared to Triple Antibiotic Irrigation
The investigators intend to perform a prospective randomized study and compare the incidence of surgical wound infection between mastectomy wounds irrigated with triple antibiotic solution (one side) and 0.05% CHG (opposite side)…
- Trial name
- NCT02395614
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine irrigation, triple antibiotic irrigation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Appendicitis
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy
This is a prospective trial of single incision versus standard 3-port laparoscopic appendectomy. The hypothesis is that there may a difference in wound infection rates, operative time, doses of analgesics post-operatively, and…
- Trial name
- NCT00981136
- Testing
- Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy, 3 port laparoscopic appendectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Surgical Site Infection, Wound Surgical
Ostomy Primary Closure With 0.1% Betaine/Polyhexanide Wound Irrigation Compared to Pursestring Closure
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two types of closure in patients with ostomies that are ready for closure. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Surgical site infection rates 2. Patient quality of life 3.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Wound Surgical, Colorectal Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT06309368
- Testing
- Primary Ostomy Closure with 0.1% Betaine/0.1% Polyhexanide Wound Irrigation, Pursestring Closure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Surgical Site Infection
Efficacy Study of Delayed Primary Closure to Reduce Rate of Wound Infection in Complicated Appendicitis
Research hypothesis: Does delayed primary wound closure after appendectomy in adults with complicated appendicitis reduce postoperative superficial surgical site infection compare to primary wound closure.
- Trial name
- NCT01659983
- Testing
- Primary wound closure
- Where
- 7 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Ramathibodi Hospital