Preventing staph infections with pre-surgery decolonization
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests if a simple at-home treatment (using a nasal ointment and special body wash) before surgery can prevent staph infections at the surgical site. It's for adults having outpatient surgery in several specialties, like orthopedics or general surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a surgery that will happen at least 10 days from now.
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your surgery will involve a cut through your skin.
- You have not used any antibiotics in the last 7 days (except the standard dose given just before surgery).
- You are able to do a simple at-home treatment (nasal ointment and special body wash) before surgery.
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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