Iodine rinse vs salt water rinse in planned colon surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study compares using povidone-iodine (an iodine-based cleaner) versus saline (salt water) to rinse the surgical area during planned colon or rectal surgery. The goal is to see which helps prevent infections at the surgery site after the operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have a benign or malignant condition in your colon or rectum that requires surgery.
- Your surgery is planned (elective), not an emergency.
- Your surgery is not considered 'dirty' (no active infection or pus at the site).
- You are not having surgery on multiple organs (only colon or rectum).
- You have no known allergy to iodine.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial is testing whether a diluted povidone-iodine (a common germ-killer) rinse inside the belly during surgery can prevent infections better than a plain saltwater rinse. It is for adults having abdominal surgery for certain types of wounds.
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.
This trial compares two different liquids used to flush the surgical area during colorectal cancer surgery to see which one better prevents infections. If you are having surgery for colorectal cancer, you may be able to join.
This trial tests a special bandage that uses a gentle electric charge to help prevent infections in surgical wounds. If you are having planned colon surgery for diverticulitis, polyps, or colon cancer, and you meet certain health requirements, you may be able to join.
This trial tests whether irrigating (cleaning) the wound with a special solution before closing the ostomy site helps it heal better, compared to the usual method. If you're having a loop ileostomy reversal, you may qualify.
This trial tests whether taking certain antibiotics (neomycin, metronidazole, or rifaximin) before colon surgery helps reduce the number of bacteria in the gut, which may lower the risk of infection after surgery. It's a way to 'clean' the bowel before the operation to promote better healing.
Hear when a new Surgical Site Infection trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.