Reducing Infection Risk in Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special gel (Prontosan) applied during shoulder replacement surgery can reduce the risk of infection. It is for men having their first shoulder replacement.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a man aged 18 or older.
- You are scheduled for your first shoulder replacement surgery (not a repeat surgery).
- You do not have an allergy to Prontosan gel (a gel used to clean wounds).
- You are able to give consent on your own behalf.
- You speak and understand English.
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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