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Compares treatment options for Surgical Site Infection
Official title Outcomes of High-volume Saline Irrigation VS Povidone-Iodine Solution Cleaning of IOWI in Preventing SSIs in Emergency Laparotomies
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05989386
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the outcomes of High-volume saline irrigation vs Povidone-iodine solution cleaning of the intraoperative incision wound in preventing superficial surgical site infections in patients undergoing emergency laparotomies. The main question it aims to answer are: Incidence of SSI after intervention Length of hospital stay Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups receiving either of the two groups: Group A: 1000ml of IOWI with saline solution prior to incision closure Group B: The incisional wound will be closed conventionally without irrigation.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60
You may be able to join if
- Patients undergoing emergency laparotomy under the care of surgical-6 unit of Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi
- The age of patients should be between 18-60 years old.
You likely can't join if
- Diabetic patients
- Immune-suppressed patients
- Patients taking steroids
- Patients undergoing chemo-radiotherapy.
- Pregnant females
- Previous abdominal surgery within the last 30 days.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients undergoing emergency laparotomy under the care of surgical-6 unit of Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi
- The age of patients should be between 18-60 years old.
- Diabetic patients
- Immune-suppressed patients
- Patients taking steroids
- Patients undergoing chemo-radiotherapy.
- Pregnant females
- Previous abdominal surgery within the last 30 days.
- Presence of concurrent abdominal wall infections.
- Trauma Laparotomies
- Large Bowel perforations
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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