Clinical trials: Postoperative Infections
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
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
Supracondylar Humerus Fracture, Post Operative Wound Infection
Antibiotics Usage in Pediatric Orthopaedic Percutaneous Surgery (APOPS)
The aim of this study is to determine if antibiotics affect the outcome after percutaneous surgery for pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT03261830
- Testing
- Cefazolin, Clindamycin, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Sumit Gupta
Postoperative Infection
Safety of 1 g and 2 g of Cefazolin in Pediatric Subjects
This is a Phase 4, open-label, single-dose, parallel-group, multicenter, safety study of cefazolin (1 g or 2 g) in pediatric subjects between 10 and 17 years of age (inclusive) scheduled for surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03231228
- Testing
- Cefazolin 1 g Infusion, Cefazolin 2 g Infusion
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Medical Inc.
Bacterial Vaginoses
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis
This is a double-blinded, placebo controlled, multi-center randomized trial of 482 pregnant women who are diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) in the late 3rd trimester (>34 weeks).
- Trial name
- NCT04578015
- Testing
- Metronidazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Bacterial Infections
Comparative Study of Ceftaroline vs. Vancomycin Plus Aztreonam in Adult Subjects With Complicated Skin Infections
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ceftaroline is effective and safe in the treatment of complicated skin infections in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00423657
- Testing
- ceftaroline, vancomycin plus aztreonam
- Where
- 54 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 680 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Surgical Site Infection
Topical Treatment and Prevalence of P. Acnes
This study is about preventing surgical site infections of the shoulder. We hope to learn if clindamycin alone, benzoyl peroxide alone, or clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide together can affect growth of Propionibacterium acnes in…
- Trial name
- NCT03257202
- Testing
- Clindamycin 1% Gel, Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel, BenzaClin 5%-1% Topical Gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Urinary Retention
The Effect of Tamsulosin on Postoperative Urinary Retention
This is a double-blinded randomized controlled trial of perioperative use of tamsulosin to prevent postoperative urinary retention in female pelvic reconstructive surgery undergoing same-day discharge with an enhanced recovery…
- Trial name
- NCT04682366
- Testing
- Tamsulosin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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 INFECTION
Early Short-term Antibiotic Therapy in Penetrating Abdominal Trauma, 3 vs 7 Days
Abdominal penetrating trauma represents a frequent cause of consult into emergency rooms in Venezuela. Accidents and violence at Hospital "Miguel Perez Carreño" along april 2009 were represented by gunshots and stabbing wounds…
- Trial name
- NCT01203046
- Testing
- Ertapenem
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Silvia M. Pinango L.
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
Infections, Surgery
Study Looking at the Effect of Silverlon on Post Operative Wound Infections
This clinical study is a prospective, randomized, controlled trial of patients undergoing elective colorectal surgical procedures that receive an abdominal skin incision of at least 6 cm.
- Trial name
- NCT01143883
- Testing
- Silverlon, Standard of Care Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Jorge Marcet
Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Wound Infection
A Study of an Antibiotic Implant in General Surgical Subjects at Higher Risk for Surgical Wound Infection
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the gentamicin-collagen sponge is safe and effective for preventing surgical wound infections in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00600925
- Testing
- gentamicin-collagen sponge dipped in saline
- Where
- 39 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 602 people
- Sponsor
- Innocoll
Lung Transplant Infection, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Preliminary Study of Dornase Alfa to Treat Chest Infections Post Lung Transplant.
Patients who have undergone lung transplantation are at an increased risk of developing chest infections due to long-term medication suppressing the immune response.
- Trial name
- NCT01952470
- Testing
- Dornase Alfa, Isotonic Saline.
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- The Alfred
Tonsillitis, Airway Obstruction
Acetaminophen's Efficacy For Post-operative Pain
The purpose of this study is to compare IV acetaminophen to oral acetaminophen for pain control in children undergoing tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy.
- Conditions
- Tonsillitis, Airway Obstruction, Difficulty Swallowing
- Trial name
- NCT01721486
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen, PO acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Kaveh Aslani, MD
Bacterial Infections
Comparative Study of Ceftaroline vs. Vancomycin Plus Aztreonam in Adult Subjects With Complicated Skin Infections
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ceftaroline is effective and safe in the treatment of complicated skin infections in adults.
- Trial name
- cSSSI (NCT00424190)
- Testing
- IV Vancomycin plus IV Aztreonam, Ceftaroline
- Where
- 52 sites in United States, Argentina and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 698 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Endometritis, Wound Infection
Study of Effectiveness and Safety of Azithromycin-based Extended-spectrum Prophylaxis to Prevent Post Cesarean Infection
The Cesarean Section Optimal Antibiotic Prophylaxis (C/SOAP) study is a large pragmatic multi-center randomized clinical trial designed to evaluate the comparative effectiveness and safety of azithromycin-based extended-spectrum…
- Conditions
- Endometritis, Wound Infection, Abscess, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- C/SOAP (NCT01235546)
- Testing
- Azithromycin and standard of care
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,013 people
- Sponsor
- Alan Tita
Postoperative Pain
Effect of Root Canal Treatment (Versus no Treatment) for Patients With Tooth Infections and Toothaches
The purpose of this study is to evaluate patients with emergency pain and a sore (infected) tooth to determine if immediate root canal therapy is better at reducing pain, when compared to initial treatment with antibiotic and…
- Trial name
- NCT01870973
- Testing
- root canal treatment, anesthesia, pain medications, and antibiotic, no root canal treatment, anesthesia, pain medications, and antibiotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Wound Infection Due to Staphylococcus Aureus, MRSA Infection of Postoperative Wound
S. Aureus Screening and Decolonization
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) healthcare-associated infections (HAI) cause significant morbidity and mortality. SA causes 15% of all HAI and 30% of surgical site infections (SSIs).
- Trial name
- NCT02182115
- Testing
- antiseptic bundle, standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
High Risk Abdominal Wounds
Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in High Risk Surgical Closed Incisions
The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in high risk surgical wounds to evaluate the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs).
- Trial name
- NCT02137447
- Testing
- Negative Pressure treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital