Reducing infections after abdominal surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests different ways to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) after abdominal surgery. If you have a cut (incision) on your belly that is at least 5 cm long and the surgery is not
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Who can take part
- You are having abdominal surgery with a cut (incision) that is at least 5 cm long (or a cut where a camera or tool was removed through the belly wall).
- The surgery is either an emergency (unplanned) or planned (elective) procedure.
- Your surgery is considered 'clean-contaminated', 'contaminated', or 'dirty' – for example, surgery on the bowel or with visible infection or pus.
- You are willing and able to provide written consent (or a fingerprint if needed) before surgery.
- You are at least 5 years old (age requirements may vary by country).
- If you are having a C-section or other obstetric (pregnancy-related) procedure, this trial is not for you.
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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