Early vs delayed bathing after fracture surgery
Part of Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares bathing soon after fracture surgery versus waiting longer. It aims to see if early bathing is safe and works just as well.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You must have a single broken bone in your arm or leg (like the humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, or fibula) that needs surgery.
- Your fracture must be closed (not an open wound) and not infected or complicated.
- You must not have diabetes, a weakened immune system, or poor blood flow in your limbs.
- You cannot have other serious injuries or be homeless.
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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