Clinical trials: Surgical Wound Infection
Surgical Wound Infection, Surgical Site Infection
Bacteriology of sUrGical Site INfection Following Surgery for Intestinal Failure
This is a prospective observational study of patients undergoing planned surgery for intestinal failure. The aims of the study are: To prospectively characterise preoperative bacterial populations amongst patients undergoing…
- Conditions
- Surgical Wound Infection, Surgical Site Infection, Bacteria Infection Mechanism, Intestinal Disease
- Trial name
- BUGS-IN-IF (NCT05234515)
- Testing
- Microbiology swab, Questionnaire
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- London North West Healthcare NHS Trust
Surgical Site Infections
Ampicillin/Sulbactam Versus Cefuroxime as Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Cesarean Section
The efficacy and safety of a single dose of ampicillin/sulbactam compared to a single dose of cefuroxime at cord clamp for prevention of postcesarean infectious morbidity has not been assessed.
- Trial name
- NCT01138852
- Testing
- Ampicillin-sulbactam, Cefuroxime
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Attikon Hospital
Surgical Site Infection
Air Barrier System for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection
Airborne particles are present in all indoor environments including the operating room. Most of these particles come from the surgical staff moving around in the room, positioning of the patient during surgery, and the movement…
- Trial name
- ABS (NCT01610271)
- Testing
- Air Barrier System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Nimbic Systems, LLC
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
Achilles Tendon Repairs/Reconstructions, Pilon Fracture of Tibia
Enhancing Wound Perfusion in High-Risk Lower Extremity Orthopaedic Surgery: A Study on Nitropaste Using Intraoperative SPY Imaging.
Enhancing Wound Perfusion in High-Risk Lower Extremity Orthopaedic Surgery: A Feasibility Study on Nitropaste Using Intraoperative SPY Imaging.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Repairs/Reconstructions, Pilon Fracture of Tibia, Tibial Plateau Fracture, Ankle Fracture (Bimalleolar Equivalent, Bimalleolar, or Trimalleolar)
- Trial name
- SPY NITROPASTE (NCT07004764)
- Testing
- Nitroglycerin Ointment 2%
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
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
Residual Limb Pain, Stump Pain
Post-Amputation Stump Infection as a Predictor of Persistent Residual Limb Pain: A Prospective Cohort Study
Persistent residual limb pain is common after traumatic amputation and significantly impairs rehabilitation and prosthetic use. Postoperative stump infection may contribute to peripheral nerve sensitization, scar fibrosis, and…
- Conditions
- Residual Limb Pain, Stump Pain, Post-Amputation Pain, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- INF-STUMP-PAIN (NCT07438795)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Ukrainian Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy
Infection, Hand Injury Wrist
Vancomycin Tissue Concentrations by Bier Block or Intravenous Administration
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not giving a lower dose of antibiotics (Vancomycin) in the area where it is needed (upper extremity) is more effective at preventing infection than the current standard dose…
- Conditions
- Infection, Hand Injury Wrist, Hand Injuries, Hand Injuries and Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04673877
- Testing
- Systemic IV Vancomycin, Bier Block, Vancomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Shock, Septic, Hyperlactatemia
Fluid REsponsiveness and Arterial ELASTANCE in Patients With Septic Shock or After Aortic Surgery
The MostCare system, thanks to the Pressure Recording Analytical Method (PRAM; Vygon, Padua, Italy), provides new hemodynamic parameters of the cardiovascular system.
- Conditions
- Shock, Septic, Hyperlactatemia, Oliguria, Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
- Trial name
- RELASTANCE (NCT04388267)
- Testing
- Fluid challenge
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Acute Appendicitis, Perforated Gastroduodenal Ulcer
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections After Selected Urgent Abdominal Surgical Procedures
Aim of prospective randomized a placebo controlled study is to prove that in case of acute surgical procedure due to appendicitis, ileus of small bowel and perforation of small bowel and stomach appropriately administered…
- Conditions
- Acute Appendicitis, Perforated Gastroduodenal Ulcer, Small Bowel Obstruction
- Trial name
- NCT01524081
- Testing
- Metronidazole, Cefuroxime, Amoxicillin (+ clavulanic acid) and Fluconazole
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- The Faculty Hospital Na Bulovce
Post-laparoscopy Umbilical Port-site Wound Infection
The AVATAR Trial: Applying VAcuum To Accomplish Reduced Wound Infections
Postoperative pain and time taken to return to normal activities after laparoscopic surgery are significantly shorter. Wound infections still occur and contribute to prolonged hospital stays and morbidity.
- Trial name
- AVATAR (NCT01623427)
- Testing
- Application of vacuum, No vacuum
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Laparoscopic Surgery, Surgical Wound
Triclosan-antibacterial Sutures Impact on the Incidence of Surgical Site Infection in Laparoscopic Surgeries.
Comparing the incidence of PSI in cases using coated Polyglactin 910 suture with Triclosan and cases using Polyglactin 910 suture without Triclosan in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy or laparoscopic…
- Conditions
- Laparoscopic Surgery, Surgical Wound, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT04255927
- Testing
- Coated Vicryl plus, Coated vicryl
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 912 people
- Sponsor
- ClinAmygate
Spinal Fusion, Spinal Stenosis
Vancomycin Powder Combined With Autogenous Bone Graft as a Prevention for Post-operative Infection for Spine Surgery
Deep surgical site infection (DSSI) is one of the most challenging complications for spinal surgeons and can lead to a poor clinical outcome.
- Conditions
- Spinal Fusion, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis
- Trial name
- NCT03883022
- Testing
- with U-VANCO (vancomycin hydrochloride), without U-VANCO (vancomycin hydrochloride)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer Face
Nasal Iodine Swab Versus Oral Antibiotic to Prevent Surgical Site Infection After Undergoing Mohs Micrographic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare surgical site infection rates for patients treated with Mohs micrographic surgery after bilateral nasal swab with povidone iodine versus standard treatment including the use of a…
- Conditions
- Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer Face, Malignant Cutaneous Adnexal Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT06207786
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine Swabs, Staphylococcus nasal swab, Antibiotic
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Surgical Site Infection
AO Multicenter Intervention Trial for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection
This study is designed to collect data from 8,476 fracture patients during a pre-and post-intervention phases of two years length each. The intervention consists on the implementation of the AOT SSI Prevention Bundle. D
- Trial name
- AOPOSSI (NCT03380273)
- Testing
- Implementation of the AO Trauma SSI Prevention Bundle
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Argentina and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- AO Clinical Investigation and Publishing Documentation
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
Infection Control / Methods, Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
Preoperative Clindamycin Vaginal Cream Versus Vaginal Cleansing With Povidone-iodine on Postoperative Infections After Cesarean Section
To evaluate the effects of preoperative prophylactic administration of clindamycin vaginal cream compared to preoperative vaginal cleansing using a 10% povidone-iodine solution on postpartum infectious morbidity.
- Trial name
- SSI (NCT07474194)
- Testing
- Clindamycin vaginal cream, Vaginal preparation with povidone- iodide solution 10 %
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Colorectal Surgery
Mechanical Bowel Prep Randomized Study
Following colon surgery, surgical site infection (SSI) is the most common complication and leads to longer recovery time for patients and increased health care costs.
- Trial name
- NCT04931173
- Testing
- IVA+OA versus IVA+MBP+OA
- Volunteers
- 1,062 people
- Sponsor
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Prosthetic-joint Infection, Dysbiosis
Probiotics in the Prevention of Recurrent Prosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most devastating complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) of the hip and knee. Standard of care (SOC) treatment includes surgery and antimicrobials.
- Trial name
- NCT06636669
- Testing
- Probiotic, Standard of care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center