Clinical trials: Surgical Infection
Sepsis, Septic Shock
Central Venous Catheter Colonisation Among Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Units
Background: Central Venous catheter insertion technique and indwelling time are major risk factors for CVC colonisation. Colonisation occurs through microbial migration and biofilm formation along the catheter insertion tract.
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Septic Shock, Post-cardiac Surgery, Post-Cardiorespiratory Arrest Coma
- Trial name
- NCT03270774
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Makerere University
Endometrial, Infection
EFFECTIVENESS OF PREOPERATIVE VAGINAL CLEANING IN REDUCING POST CAESAREAN INFECTIOUS MORBIDITY
After obtaining an informed consent a detailed history and clinical examination was performed. Labs were carried out to fulfill inclusion and exclusion criteria. Women were randomly divided into two groups.
- Conditions
- Endometrial, Infection, Surgical Site Infection Following Cesarean Delivery
- Trial name
- NCT07053995
- Testing
- Vaginal cleaning, Non vaginal cleansing
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khyber Teaching Hospital
Surgical Site Infection, Zonulin
Zonulin Biomarker for Diagnosis of Hip and Knee Infections
Prior studies investigating the etiopathogenesis of surgical site infection (SSI) traditionally suggested three main ways for the infection to occur: local contamination occurring during the surgery, hematogenous translocation of…
- Trial name
- NCT04666519
- Testing
- Zonulin Biomarker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Incisional Hernia/Prevention and Control, Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
Comparison of Small-bite Versus Conventional Midline Fascial Closure in Abdominal Surgeries
This study investigates how different incision and fascial closure (suture) techniques used in abdominal surgery are associated with the development of incisional hernia, a common long-term complication after laparotomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07340918
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection
Floraseal Versus Iodine Impregnated Adhesive Drapes
Infection after total joint arthroplasty can have devastating consequences. Adhesive drapes have been traditionally used at our institution to help reduce the risk of wound contamination and infection by superficial skin flora.
- Trial name
- NCT03466489
- Testing
- Floraseal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Cesarean Section Complications, Wound Breakdown
Antimicrobial Dressing Versus Standard Dressing in Obese Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
This will be an open label pilot randomized controlled clinical trial. Women undergoing cesarean delivery will be randomized to have standard wound dressing care or chlorohexidine gluconate (CHG) impregnated wound dressing…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section Complications, Wound Breakdown, Wound Infection, Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT03887299
- Testing
- ReliaTect™ Post-Op Dressing (contains chlorohexidine gluconate or CHG), Standard Wound Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Postoperative Infection
Post-operative Antibiotics; Effects on Risk of Infection After Cochlear Implant Surgery
Currently there is little consensus regarding postoperative antibiotic prophylactic treatment and its effect on the postoperative infection rate after Cochlear implantation.
- Trial name
- NCT06177444
- Testing
- Antibiotic
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 920 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Skin Diseases, Surgical Site Infection
Effectiveness of Preoperative Surgical Scrubbing Using Clorhexidine Digluconate and Parachlorometaxylenol (ECP)
Despite the wide variety of products and antiseptic agents, no agent is ideal for every situation. The investigators would like to evaluate the difference in reducing bacterial load, using 4% chlorhexidine digluconate and 3%…
- Trial name
- ECP (NCT02500758)
- Testing
- Preparatory handwash, Preoperative surgical scrubbing using 3% PCMX, Preoperative surgical scrubbing using 4% CHG
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo
Surgical Wound Infection
Alexis O-Ring Wound Retractor for the Prevention of Post-cesarean Surgical Site Infections
Post cesarean section surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication that can affect patient recovery and overall outcome.
- Trial name
- Alexis (NCT03365219)
- Testing
- Alexis O-Ring Wound Retractor, Standard Surgical Retractors
- Volunteers
- 564 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Surgical Site Infections, ARSC Motivation Model
The Effect of an ARCS Model-Based Escape Room Simulation on Nursing Students' Knowledge, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy Regarding Surgical Site Infections
The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with an experimental and control group, using a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up test design.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infections, ARSC Motivation Model, Escape Room Simulation
- Trial name
- NCT07551973
- Testing
- Escape Room Simulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Complication
Oral Antibiotic Bowel Preparation in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the use of a preoperative antibiotic bowel regimen is associated with a reduced risk of deep organ/space surgical site infection in gynecologic oncology surgery.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Complication, Gynecologic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05210556
- Testing
- Diagnosed with Surgical Site Infection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 778 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- WellSpan Health
Infection, Surgical Site
Efficacy of Antimicrobial Coating Suture Coated Vicryl Plus Compared With Vicryl in Reduced Surgical Site Infection of Dental Implant Surgeries: A Uni-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial Study
Patients randomly aligned in 2 groups.Vicryl plus sutures were used in group 1 for closing subperiostal flaps after dental implant surgeries and vicryl sutures were used in group 2.
- Trial name
- NCT03659344
- Testing
- Vicryl plus
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Pain, Infection
Safety of Coronectomy vs Excision of Wisdom Teeth
The purpose of this study is to compare the surgical complications and neurosensory disturbance of coronectomy and conventional excision of wisdom teeth with roots in close proximity to inferior alveolar nerve.
- Conditions
- Pain, Infection, Alveolar Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- coronrct (NCT00752284)
- Testing
- Coronectomy, Total Excision
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 349 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Post Operative Infection Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery, Infection
Decreasing Infection In Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Despite the use of a standard preoperative skin disinfectant prior to shoulder surgery propionibacterium acne remains a leading cause of post-operative infections.
- Trial name
- NCT02219776
- Testing
- Benzoyl Peroxide solution Plus Chlorhexidine Scrub, Standard of Care - Chlorhexidine Scrub only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McLaren Health Care
Liver Transplant; Complications, Infections
Inflammatory and Anti-Inflammatory Gene Expressions in Liver Transplant Patients
In our study, some inflammatory Interleukin-2 , Interleukin-6, Interferon-γ, Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and anti-inflammatory Interleukin-4 and Interleukin-10 cytokine genes expressions and Triggering Receptor Expressed On Myeloid…
- Conditions
- Liver Transplant; Complications, Infections, Gene Amplification, Immune Response
- Trial name
- NCT05852964
- Testing
- Molecular Immunology , gene expressions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Postoperative Complications
The Effect of Telephone Nursing Education and Counseling Services Given to Satisfaction Level and Self-Care Strength
In the post-discharge period, it is important to follow the patients from home by telephone and to provide the necessary nursing education and counseling services, increasing the self-care powers of the patients, increasing their…
- Trial name
- NCT05487638
- Testing
- Nursing Education and Counseling Service Provided to Patients by Video Calling on the Phone
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Surgical Incision, Surgery--Complications
Zinc Oxide Versus Petrolatum Following Skin Surgery
Patients undergoing routine surgery in the Department of Dermatology for any indication on non-scalp skin and closed in linear fashion with scar greater than or equal to 4.5cm in length will be invited to participate in this…
- Conditions
- Surgical Incision, Surgery--Complications, Surgical Wound, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT03561376
- Testing
- Topical zinc oxide vs. petrolatum post-surgical scars
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Melissa Pugliano-Mauro
Periodontitis, Gingivitis
Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment on Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Serum Biomarker Levels
Periodontal diseases are one of the most common inflammatory diseases. Periodontitis results from products and antigens of microorganisms, which stimulates the innate immune system and local inflammatory response; characterized…
- Conditions
- Periodontitis, Gingivitis, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT06175624
- Testing
- Clinically Helathy, Gingivitis, Periodontitis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Evaluation of Extubation Criteria in Children With Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
The investigators are currently completing a data collection to try to optimize pediatric patients' preoperative screening, in the setting of an upper respiratory infection.
- Trial name
- NCT04155892
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 760 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Healthcare Associated Infection, Nosocomial Infection
Red Light Photobiomodulation and Topical Disinfectants
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the potential effects of photobiomodulation when used with topical disinfectants in the anterior nares of healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Healthcare Associated Infection, Nosocomial Infection, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT05797818
- Testing
- Methylene Blue Only, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Only, Methylene Blue + Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondine Biomedical Inc.