Surgical Site Infection
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-08-13Clinical Trial Update: Reduction of Postoperative Wound Infections by Antiseptica? [Phase 3]
Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating antiseptica for reducing postoperative wound infections has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-08-05Clinical Trial Update: The Use of PrevenaTM on Clean Closed Sternal Midline Incisions in Subjects at High Risk for Surgical Site Occurrences. [NA]
Terminated clinical trial evaluating Prevena negative pressure wound therapy on clean closed sternotomy incisions in high-risk patients; res…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-04-24Clinical Trial Update: Use of 2% Chlorhexidine Cloths Reduce Surgical Site Infections [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating 2% chlorhexidine cloths for reducing surgical site infections; results posted in 2019.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-02-12Clinical Trial Update: Comparison Between Wound Vacuum Dressing and Standard Closure to Reduce Rates of Surgical Site Infections [NA]
A completed clinical trial comparing wound vacuum dressing to standard closure for reducing surgical site infections, with results posted in…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2019-01-30Clinical Trial Update: WHO Checklist- Based Infection Prevention Guidelines in Mulago Hospital
This clinical trial assesses the impact of WHO checklist-based infection prevention guidelines on surgical site infection rates at Mulago Ho…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-23Clinical Trial Update: The Use of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Impregnated Cloth Bathing in Preoperative Skin Preparation [NA]
This update notes the completion of a clinical trial evaluating 2% chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated cloth bathing for preoperative skin p…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-12-12Clinical Trial Update: Air Barrier System for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection [NA]
A completed clinical trial investigating an air barrier system for preventing surgical site infection; results posted in 2018.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-10-17Clinical Trial Update: Needle-Aspirated Compression Dressing Following Ostomy Reversal [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating needle-aspirated compression dressing after ostomy reversal; status and results not specified.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-09-26Clinical Trial Update: Prospective Study on Cesarean Wound Outcomes [NA]
Prospective study completed on cesarean wound outcomes, including surgical site infection, cosmetic appearance of the scar, and postoperativ…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-08-14Clinical Trial Update: Single Dose vs. Two Dose Regimen of Dalbavancin for the Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial comparing single-dose versus two-dose dalbavancin regimens for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections completed wi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-08-08Clinical Trial Update: The Skin Prep Study [NA]
A completed clinical trial on reducing surgical site infections, with results posted in 2018. No disease-specific outcomes are provided in t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2018-07-19Clinical Trial Update: Study for Antibiotic Impregnated Calcium Sulfate Beads as Prophylaxis for Surgical Site Infection [Phase 4]
An update on a Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate beads for prophylaxis of surgical site infection. Th…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-07-05Clinical Trial Update: Abdominal Closure Bundle to Reduce Surgical Site Infection in Patients Undergoing C-sections. Cesarean Section Lead to Reduction in Surgical Site Infection? - A Randomized Controlled Trial [NA]
A randomized controlled trial is evaluating whether an abdominal closure bundle can reduce surgical site infections in women undergoing cesa…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-06-11Clinical Trial Update: Measures for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating measures to prevent surgical site infection; sponsored by Universidade do Vale do Sapucai (NCT03551561…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-06-08Clinical Trial Update: Subcutaneous Tissue Irrigation With Povidone Iodine in Decreasing the Rate of Surgical Site Infection Following Cesarean Section [NA]
A completed Ain Shams University trial evaluated whether subcutaneous tissue irrigation with povidone-iodine reduces the rate of surgical si…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-06-04Clinical Trial Update: Impact of Preoperative Bathing on Post Caesarean Section Surgical Site Infection [NA]
A completed clinical trial investigated whether preoperative bathing affects the risk of surgical site infection after cesarean delivery.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2018-05-24Clinical Trial Update: Continuous v Bolus Infusion of Cefazolin During Ventral Hernia Repair [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 trial comparing continuous infusion versus bolus infusion of cefazolin during ventral hernia repair was withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-05-22Clinical Trial Update: Vacuum Assisted Closure for Cesarean Section [Phase 1]
Phase 1 trial evaluated vacuum-assisted closure therapy to reduce surgical site infections after cesarean sections. The study was terminated…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-05-11Clinical Trial Update: Dose Escalation Trial of Intrasite Vancomycin Pharmacokinetics [Phase 1]
Phase 1 dose-escalation study evaluating the pharmacokinetics of intrasite vancomycin for surgical site infection; the trial was terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-04-20Clinical Trial Update: Collagen-Gentamicin Implant in the Treatment of Contaminated Surgical Abdominal Wounds [Phase 2]
A Phase II trial evaluating a collagen-gentamicin implant for superficial surgical site infections in contaminated abdominal wounds was term…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2018-04-20Clinical Trial Update: Comparative Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Vancomycin Powder in High Risk Spine Surgery Patients [NA]
The clinical trial NCT01566422 evaluating vancomycin powder to prevent surgical site infections in high-risk spine surgery patients has been…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2018-04-12Clinical Trial Update: A Comparative Study to Assess the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection (SSI's) in Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients Treated With Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (PICO™) or Standard Care Dressings (AQUACEL® Ag SURGICAL Dressing) [NA]
A comparative clinical trial evaluates single-use negative pressure wound therapy (PICO) versus AQUACEL Ag Surgical Dressing for preventing …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2018-04-11Clinical Trial Update: Preventing Surgical Site Infection by Using Prophylactic Occlusive Ionic Silver-containing Dressing [NA]
This clinical trial update describes a study evaluating whether prophylactic occlusive ionic silver-containing dressings can prevent surgica…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2018-03-09Clinical Trial Update: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Prevention of Groin Infection Following Vascular Surgery [NA]
An update on a clinical trial evaluating negative pressure wound therapy to prevent groin infection after vascular surgery; the status is cu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-03-09Clinical Trial Update: Acute Posttraumatic Osteomyelitis in Patients With High-energy Tibial Fractures and Biomarkers
Completed clinical trial update examining acute posttraumatic osteomyelitis in patients with high-energy tibial fractures and associated bio…