Washing the belly with a special solution after infection surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a super-oxidized cleaning solution to see if it reduces infections after emergency surgery for a hole in the intestine. If you are having open belly surgery for an infected gut, this study may help guide safer recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 13 years old or older
- You have a hole in your intestine that was found during surgery
- You will have open belly surgery (not through tiny cuts)
- Your health status is rated as fairly stable (ASA 3 or lower)
- You are not currently taking steroids or immunosuppressant medications
- You do not have end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis
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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