Washing the belly to prevent infections after emergency surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two solutions (salt water vs. povidone-iodine antiseptic) used to clean the belly during emergency surgery. The goal is to see which one better prevents wound infections.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You need emergency surgery to open your belly (laparotomy).
- You are not diabetic.
- You are not pregnant.
- You have not had abdominal surgery in the last 30 days.
- You do not have a weakened immune system and are not on steroids or chemotherapy.
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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