Clinical trials: Operation Wound; Infection
Infection
Salvage of Infected Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED) by Localized High-dose Antibiotics
Following previous positive experience with regulated CITA-RNPT of infected CIEDs, we suggest increasing the number of recruited patients and that CITA-RNPT can be administered prophylactically to patients prior to replacement of…
- Trial name
- NCT01770067
- Testing
- CITA-RNPT, Extraction of infected CIED
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Surgical Site Infection, Antibiotics Prophylaxis
Cefuroxime vs Ceftriaxone for SSI Prevention in Neurosurgery
BACKGROUND: Surgical site infection (SSI) is potentially catastrophic in neurosurgical procedures, causing poor in-hospital outcomes in more than half of those affected and significantly increased length of hospital stay.
- Trial name
- NCT05398081
- Testing
- Cefuroxime (Zinnat®), Ceftriaxone (Rocephin®)
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Promise Tamunoipiriala Jaja
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
Arm Fracture, Surgical Site Infection
Chlorhexidine and/or Betadine Prep in Pediatric Arm Surgery Following Trauma
There have been numerous studies demonstrating surgical site infections that arise from contamination at time of surgery or by seeding from other sites in the body which arise from organisms normally found on the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT04225065
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, Betadine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Spinal Deformity
Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of incisional negative pressure wound therapy in preventing surgical site infections and wound complications (dehiscence) in high-risk patients undergoing complex spinal…
- Trial name
- NCT01759381
- Testing
- Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
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
De-Implementation of Unnecessary Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Children
The overall objective of this study is to identify the best strategy to eliminate unnecessary antibiotic use after surgery in pediatric surgical procedures considered low-risk for an SSI.
- Trial name
- OPerAtiC (NCT04366440)
- Testing
- Order set review and modification with facilitation, Order set review and modification
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18,267 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Colorectal Neoplasms, Diverticulitis
Neomycin and Metronidazole Hydrochloride With or Without Polyethylene Glycol in Reducing Infection in Patients Undergoing Elective Colorectal Surgery
This randomized clinical trial studies how well neomycin and metronidazole hydrochloride with or without polyethylene glycol work in reducing infection in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Neoplasms, Diverticulitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT03042091
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycol, Neomycin, Metronidazole Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Complications; Breast Prosthesis, Infection or Inflammation
Antibiotics and Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction
This study is a randomized controlled non-blinded double arm study examining the effect of routine postoperative oral antibiotic therapy in preventing postoperative surgical site infections after breast reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT01899690
- Testing
- antibiotic
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Surgical Site Infection
Decolonization to Reduce After-Surgery Events of Surgical Site Infection
The DECREASE SSI Trial (Decolonization to Reduce After-Surgery Events of Surgical Site Infection) is a two-arm multi-center individual placebo-controlled randomized (2,700 participants randomized 1:1) clinical trial to reduce…
- Trial name
- DECREASE SSI (NCT05586776)
- Testing
- 4% Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 2% Mupirocin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,700 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Colorectal Cancer, Incisional Hernia
Comparing Polypropylene Mesh and "Small Bites" Technique in Emergency Colorectal Surgery's Midline Laparotomy Closure. Study for Incisional Hernia Prevention.
The 2023 World Journal of Emergency Surgery guidelines couldn't provide a recommendation for emergency abdominal wall closure due to insufficient consensus (>80% required).
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Incisional Hernia, Wound Infection
- Trial name
- BITEME (NCT06220058)
- Testing
- Closure of the midline laparotomy using the "small bites" technique, Closure of the midline laparotomy using the "small bites" technique with an absorbable PP mesh
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Fernandez Zamora
Surgical Wound Infection
Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
The primary research question is whether interventions to prevent caregiver and system errors will increase the proportion of laparotomy patients who receive recommended measures to prevent surgical site infections.
- Trial name
- NCT00353613
- Testing
- Package of targeted interventions to reduce error
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 900 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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
Peritonitis, Surgical Site Infection
Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Emergency Laparotomy
CLUE trial aims to determine the feasibility and predictive value for surgical site infection (SSI) of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in emergency laparotomy patients with diffuse peritonitis.
- Conditions
- Peritonitis, Surgical Site Infection, Infections, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- CLUE (NCT05641792)
- Testing
- CGM (Dexcom G6)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
Surgical Site Infection
Bacterial Contamination: Iodine vs Saline Irrigation in Pediatric Spine Surgery
This study will evaluate the safety of povidone-iodine irrigation in pediatric spinal patients by collecting pre- and post-operative safety labwork.
- Trial name
- NCT02527512
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, Normal Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
C.Surgical Procedure; Cardiac
Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution in High Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients.
Transfusions are one of the most overused treatments in modern medicine, and saving blood is one important issue all around the world.
- Trial name
- ANH (NCT03913481)
- Testing
- Acute normovolemic hemodilution, Standard care
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Bahrain and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Colorectal Surgery
A Single Dose of a Marketed Drug Being Studied for a New Indication to Treat Surgical Site Infection Following Colorectal Surgery as Compared to a Marketed Drug Approved for This Indication (0826-039)
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a one time dose of an intravenous marketed drug being evaluated for a new indication as compared to a marketed drug already approved for the prevention of…
- Trial name
- NCT00090272
- Testing
- MK0826, ertapenem sodium, Comparator: cefotetan
- Volunteers
- 952 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Surgical Site Infection
Neutrophil Phenotypic Profiling and Surgical Site Infections in Surgical Patients
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the major hospital acquired infections and responsible for the most cost among the hospital acquired infections.
- Trial name
- NCT04773457
- Testing
- Surgical Site Infection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Surgical Site Infection Following Cesarean Delivery, Cesarean Section Complications
Evaluation of an mHealth-CHW Tool for Post-c-section Follow-up in Rural Rwanda
Cesarean sections (c-sections) are one of the most common surgical procedures done globally. However, there has been an increase in the number of c-section related complications.
- Trial name
- NCT07369700
- Testing
- mHealth Community Health Worker Intervention for post-cesarean follow up
- Where
- Rwanda
- Volunteers
- 1,350 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill