Comparing early vs. late dressing removal after abdominal surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares taking off the surgical dressing one day after surgery versus waiting about 6 days after elective (planned) abdominal surgery to see which approach reduces the risk of surgical site infections.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) abdominal surgery with a skin cut at least 4 cm long
- Your surgery is one of the types listed: pancreas, liver, spleen, adrenal gland, weight-loss, stomach, hernia repair, small bowel, gallbladder (open), duodenal, or colon (partial) surgery – without a colostomy or ileostomy bag
- Your surgery is considered clean or clean-contaminated (not dirty)
- You are covered by French Social Security (not AME)
- You have signed a consent form
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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