Clinical Trial

Povidone-iodine vs Saline Solution in Colorectal Surgeries and Its Effects on the Surgical Site Infection

Recruiting Phase 3
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Summary
Considering the relatively high incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) in colorectal surgery, this trial will compare rates of SSI in patients undergoing colorectal resections followed by surgical wound irrigation with povidone-iodine versus the group of patients undergoing surgical wound irrigation with saline solution. The trial will be conducted in a large university hospital in Southern Brazil.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06302335
Lead Sponsor Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Conditions Surgical Site Infection
Enrollment 228 participants
Start Date 2023-01-02
Primary Completion 2027-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2024-03-08