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Effectiveness of Povidone-Iodine Versus Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solutions in Reducing Microbial Contamination in Spinal Surgery Wounds During Intraoperative Soaking.
Led by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital · Updated on 2025-05-29
105
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
230 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to assess the efficacy of intraoperative wound irrigation with iodine-containing and chlorhexidine-containing solutions in reducing bacterial colonization during spine surgery, and to determine which solution is more effective. Additionally, we aim to evaluate any side effects associated with the use of these two antiseptic solutions for wound irrigation.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effectiveness of Povidone-Iodine Versus Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solutions in Reducing Microbial Contamination in Spinal Surgery Wounds During Intraoperative Soaking.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis requiring posterior lumbar decompression with fusion surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Allergy to disinfectants (povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate)
- Previous surgery at the surgical site
- Current active infection
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Tainan, Taiwan, Taiwan, 704
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
3
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