Clinical trials: Surgical Incision
Postoperative Wound Infection
Study of the Efficacy of Plain Soap and Water Versus Alcohol-based Rubs for Surgical Hand Preparation
Surgical site infections (SSI) constitute a significant health-economic and clinical challenge. The investigators conducted a cluster-randomized, cross-over study to compare the efficacy of plain soap and water (PSW), used…
- Trial name
- NCT00987402
- Testing
- Plain soap and water (PSW), Alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR)
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 3,317 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Surgical Wound Infection
Supplemental Postoperative Oxygen and Wound Infection in Morbidly Obese Patients
The investigators propose to test the hypothesis that the incidence of major complications related to infection or inadequate healing is reduced in morbidly obese patients given 80% inspired oxygen during, and for 12-18 hours…
- Trial name
- NCT00315822
- Testing
- 80% oxygen, 30% oxygen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Wound
Doubleblinded RCT of the Omnilux on Lower Extremity Surgical Wounds Left to Heal by Second Intention
The goal of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the light-emitting diode (LED) in promoting healing of the wound on lower leg as a result of surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02383056
- Testing
- Omnilux
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami