Testing a special bandage to prevent wound infections after colon surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are having planned surgery for diverticulitis, benign polyps, or colon cancer
- You are between 18 and 90 years old
- You will have a bowel prep before surgery
- You have not taken antibiotics for more than 2 weeks before surgery
- Your surgery will be laparoscopic, hand-assisted, or robotic
- You have good control of diabetes (HbA1c less than 8) and a BMI under 40
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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