Irrigation vs no irrigation for simple cuts
Part of Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies whether rinsing a simple cut (laceration) is better than not rinsing it after the cut is treated in the emergency room. It may help find the safest, simplest way to clean wounds and prevent infection.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older
- Your cut is treated within 18 hours of the injury
- The emergency room doctor (or their trainee) repairs the cut
- Your cut is clean and simple, with no heavy contamination
- It does not involve tendons, muscles, deep layers, joints, or similar structures
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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