Clinical trials: Surgical Incisions
Surgical Site Infection
Efficacy Study to Evaluate Antimicrobial Effectiveness of ZuraPrep™
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate antimicrobial properties of a single test product, a vehicle product and a reference product applied in two different areas when used as a patient preoperative skin preparation.
- Trial name
- ZX-ZP-0035 (NCT02221232)
- Testing
- Chloraprep, ZuraPrep, ZuraPrep Vehicle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zurex Pharma, Inc.
Scarring
Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of SCX-001 Cream in Healthy Volunteers With Induced Dermal Incisions
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and local tolerability of two different concentrations of of SCX-001 cream, as compared to placebo, when topically applied twice a day for 21 days to artificially induced dermal…
- Trial name
- NCT03036306
- Testing
- SCX-001
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ScarX Corp
Pressure Ulcer (PU), Pressure Injury Prevention
Effect of a Risk-Based Perioperative Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle in Elective Surgery Patients
This study evaluates whether a risk-based perioperative pressure injury prevention bundle reduces the development of pressure injuries in patients undergoing elective surgery lasting 3 hours or longer.
- Conditions
- Pressure Ulcer (PU), Pressure Injury Prevention, Perioperative Care, Braden Scale
- Trial name
- RiPPB (NCT07725068)
- Testing
- Risk-Based Perioperative Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Surgical Site Infection
Skin Staples vs Polypropylene in Elective Laparotomy
Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common postoperative complications following elective laparotomy and contributes significantly to patient morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and increased healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- NCT07781878
- Testing
- Skin staples, Polypropylene skin suture
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Surgical Site Infection
Environmental Risk Factors of Mesh Infection After Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
Mesh infection is the main complication in abdominal hernia repair. In case of infection, a conservative management of mesh is not always possible.
- Trial name
- NCT04174976
- Testing
- wall hernia repair
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
DFU, VLU
BIO-SEE: Bioburden Imaging Outcome Study for Equivalence Evaluation
The study aims to demonstrate the substantial equivalence of the cureVision cV system's performance in detecting moderate to high bacterial loads in direct comparison to the comparator device for fluorescence imaging in wounds…
- Conditions
- DFU, VLU, Surgical Wound, Wounds
- Trial name
- NCT07611318
- Testing
- cureVision cV
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Capsicure, LLC
Edema, Ecchymosis
Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Surgical Wound Healing
The aim of this study is to test the effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) HBOT (100% oxygen; 2.0 ATA; 90 minute total exposure) and compare against a hyperbaric sham treatment (HBST) (patient's breathing room air; 2.0 ATA; 90…
- Trial name
- BLEPH (NCT01605110)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric oxygen treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Restorix Research Institute, LLLP
Limb Edema, Surgical Site Infections
Prevention of Edema After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft by Customized Pressure-guided Elastic Bandages
The study aimed to assess the efficacy of customized pressure-guided elastic bandages (CPG-EB) in preventing postoperative edema and complications in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) patients.
- Conditions
- Limb Edema, Surgical Site Infections, Leg Swelling, Compression Bandages
- Trial name
- PEACCE (NCT06603961)
- Testing
- CPG-EB group
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Siriraj Hospital
Vaginal Delivery, Surgical Site Infection
Skip Prep of Vaginal Delivery to Prevent Puerperal / Perinatal Infection in Vaginal Delivery
This is a multi-center, randomized, controlled trial study to find whether use of chlorhexidine-alcohol or povidone-iodine for pre-vaginal delivery skin prep is superior to reduce postpartum infection in pregnant women with…
- Trial name
- NCT05122169
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, Chlorhexidine
- Volunteers
- 4,140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Wound Infection
The Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Lowering Wound Infection Rates Post-Open Repair of Primary Elective Groin Hernias in High-Risk Patients
This study aims to investigate the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on reducing wound infection rates following open repair of primary elective groin hernias in high-risk patients.
- Conditions
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Wound Infection, Groin Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT06576154
- Testing
- Cefazolin 1000 MG
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aleppo
Myopia, Astigmatism
Early Changes Between Lenticule Extraction and Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction
The aim is to evaluate the short-term changes in ocular surface measures and tear inflammatory mediators after lenticule extraction (FLEx) and small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT02540785
- Testing
- lenticule extraction, small-incision lenticule extraction
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Surgical Wound, Tissue Adhesion
Skin Closure With Tissue Adhesives vs. Subcuticular Suture After Robotic Urogynecologic Procedures
To compare skin closure via subcuticular suture versus tissue adhesive (Dermabond) in urogynecological robotic surgeries. The primary outcome is incision cosmesis at the 12 week follow up visit.
- Trial name
- NCT03891004
- Testing
- Subcuticular Skin Closure, Tissue Adhesives
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. John Hospital & Medical Center
Obesity, Morbid, Obesity
CiNPT for Abdominoplasties in Post-bariatric Patients Study
The overarching goal of this research is to assess whether the post-operative use of closed-incision Negative Pressure Therapy (ciNPT) accelerates healing of surgical wounds, improves surgical outcomes, and reduces the rate of…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Obesity, Obesity, Abdominal, Wound
- Trial name
- CAPS (NCT04214236)
- Testing
- ciNPT group, Control group
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera, Ospedale Civile di Legnano
Cleft Palate, Plasma Rich in Growth Factors
Role of Plasma Rich Growth Factor in Repair Primary Cleft Palate
Does the plasma-rich growth factor (PRGF) with primary cleft palate repair accelerate wound healing and prevent post-operative oronasal fistula occurrence?
- Trial name
- PRGF (NCT06889181)
- Testing
- Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Surgical Wound Infection
Vacuum Assisted Closure for Cesarean Section
To study if incisional vacuum-assisted closure can decrease the risk of infection in cesarean section incisions in the obese compared with standard sterile dressing.
- Trial name
- VACCS (NCT02390401)
- Testing
- Vacuum-assisted closure, Standard sterile dressing
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Corneal Astigmatism
Prospective Evaluation of Limbal Relaxing Incision (LRI) in Conjunction With Phacoemulsification Surgery for Astigmatic Correction in Chinese Eyes
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of limbal relaxing incision (LRI) for astigmatic correction. LRI is a procedure where a pair of incisions is made in the peripheral part of the cornea so as to alter its shape…
- Trial name
- NCT01122992
- Testing
- Limbal relaxing incision
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Singapore National Eye Centre
Pregnancy
Dermabond Skin Adhesives vs Skin Staples for Closure of Repeat Cesarean Section Skin Incisions
The use of dermabond skin adhesive vs. skin staples for the closure of repeat c-section incisions.
- Trial name
- NCT00505856
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Surgical Site Infection, Post-Op Infection
Analysis of Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections in Patients With Acute Abdomen at Hospital of State University of Haiti
The purpose of this study is to identify the risk factors associated with surgical site infection.
- Trial name
- NCT06480344
- Where
- Haiti
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haiti
Patient Satisfaction, Surgical Wound
Sub vs Trans-umbilical Incision: A Patient's Satisfaction-centered Trial
While some studies have suggested that subumbilical and transumbilical incisions have a similar clinical efficiency and safety, no study has yet evaluated their respective impact on patient's postoperative aesthetic satisfaction.
- Conditions
- Patient Satisfaction, Surgical Wound, Incision, General Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT03026400
- Testing
- Transumbilical incision, Subumbilical incision
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Scar, Skin Scarring
Scar Appearance After Postoperative Hydrocolloid Dressing Versus Standard Petrolatum Ointment
Patients will be randomized either to receive standard daily dressing or hydrocolloid dressing using a randomization generator. After closing the wound with the sutures,the scar will be covered by a hydrocolloid dressing, which…
- Conditions
- Scar, Skin Scarring, Skin Cancer, Wound Heal
- Trial name
- NCT05618912
- Testing
- Hydrocolloid dressing, Petrolatum jelly dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University