Testing a germ-killing rinse during abdominal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are having a surgery called an exploratory laparotomy (an opening of the belly area) for a wound that is either clean-contaminated or dirty (Class II or III).
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have an allergy to iodine.
- Your surgery will not involve placing a mesh or any other artificial material (except for drains).
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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