Using skin cleaning to prevent post-surgery wound infections
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a “skin decolonization” routine using medicated skin cleaning to help lower the risk of surgical site infections after abdominal surgery. You may be eligible if you recently had an open abdominal incision and your wound is healing as expected at discharge.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You must have had an open abdominal surgery with an incision within the last 14 days
- If you had a C-section, the trial only enrolls people with BMI 40 or higher
- You must be able to communicate regularly by phone and arrange bathing/showering (you or a caregiver)
- Your incision must be closed at the time you leave the hospital
- You must not be allergic to mupirocin and/or chlorhexidine
Quick eligibility check
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