Reusable vs disposable drapes and gowns for surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares reusable and single-use surgical drapes and gowns to see which is better for the environment. It includes people having certain types of surgery with at least one incision larger than 5 cm (or 3 cm for children under 16).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 10 years old or older
- Your surgery will have at least one incision that is 5 cm or longer (or 3 cm if you are under 16)
- Your surgical wound is classified as clean-contaminated, contaminated, or dirty (not a clean wound)
- Your surgery can be planned or unplanned (emergency)
- You can be having any type of surgery, including a C-section
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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