Antiseptic wash and wound healing after hip replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a special antiseptic wash during hip replacement surgery affects how well the wound heals. It may help doctors choose safer ways to clean the skin before your operation.
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Who can take part
- You have hip arthritis or a condition called avascular necrosis (bone damage from lack of blood flow).
- You have already tried non-surgical treatments (like medication or therapy) that did not help.
- You are scheduled for a total hip replacement.
- You are not allergic to chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine (common surgical cleansers).
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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