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Compares treatment options for Surgical Wound
Official title Early Versus Delayed Bathing of Orthopaedic Surgical Wounds
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06014411
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a single center randomized control trial assessing the effect of early versus delayed bathing on orthopaedic surgical wounds in patients undergoing surgical treatment of fractures. Patients will be recruited by screening all patients undergoing surgical treatment for fractures at our institution.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients over 18 years of age
- Patient who are not pregnant
- Isolated acute fractures of the upper or lower extremities (humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, or fibula)
- Diagnosis of a fracture meeting indication for operative intervention
- Any fracture not requiring a splint for post-operative management
You likely can't join if
- Fractures associated with presumed infection
- Patients with multiple fractures
- Fractures in patients with underlying associated immune compromise
- Fractures in patients with underlying peripheral vascular disease
- Use of VAC
- Surgery performed through previous surgical wound
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients over 18 years of age
- Patient who are not pregnant
- Isolated acute fractures of the upper or lower extremities (humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, or fibula)
- Diagnosis of a fracture meeting indication for operative intervention
- Any fracture not requiring a splint for post-operative management
- Non-complicated wounds (non-traumatic wounds, closed injuries, fractures not requiring external fixation, and acute fracture surgery)
- Fractures associated with presumed infection
- Patients with multiple fractures
- Fractures in patients with underlying associated immune compromise
- Fractures in patients with underlying peripheral vascular disease
- Use of VAC
- Surgery performed through previous surgical wound
- Patient homeless
- Fractures in patients with underlying diabetes mellitus
- Complicated wounds (traumatic wounds, need for post-op wound care, open injuries, need for external fixation)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.