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Compares treatment options for Elective Abdominal Surgery
Official title Comparison of the Risk of Surgical Site Infections Between Dressings Stopped at Postoperative Day 1 vs Dressings Stopped at Postoperative Day 6+/-1 After Elective Abdominal Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06569862
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The daily changing of postoperative dressings is a widespread practice, often continuing until the 5th-7th day after surgery. In theory, dressings aim to reduce the risk of superficial surgical site infections (SSIs).
- 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
- Patient of legal age (≥18 years)
- Scheduled for elective abdominal surgery requiring a skin incision of at least 4 cm long listed below: All pancreatectomies, All hepatectomies, All...
- Class I or II (clean or clean-contaminated) according to the ALTEMEIER classification
- Affiliated in a Social Security scheme (beneficiary or entitled person, excluding AME)
- Have signed an informed consent form
You likely can't join if
- Presence or completion of a stoma
- Previous abdominal surgery in the month prior to inclusion
- Emergency surgery
- Outpatient surgery
- Closure by biological glue
- Active bacterial infection at the time of surgery or recent antibiotic therapy (up to 15 days before surgery)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient of legal age (≥18 years)
- Scheduled for elective abdominal surgery requiring a skin incision of at least 4 cm long listed below: All pancreatectomies, All hepatectomies, All splenectomies, All adrenalectomies, All bariatric surgeries, All...
- Class I or II (clean or clean-contaminated) according to the ALTEMEIER classification
- Affiliated in a Social Security scheme (beneficiary or entitled person, excluding AME)
- Have signed an informed consent form
- Presence or completion of a stoma
- Previous abdominal surgery in the month prior to inclusion
- Emergency surgery
- Outpatient surgery
- Closure by biological glue
- Active bacterial infection at the time of surgery or recent antibiotic therapy (up to 15 days before surgery)
- Neutrophil count \< 500/mm3 at time of surgery
- Grade B or C cirrhosis (Child-Pugh classification)
- Pregnancy
- Breast-feeding
- Patient under guardianship or curatorship
- Patient deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision
- Patient unable to perform perioperative care
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Paris, France
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 Paris, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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