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Effectiveness of Povidone-Iodine Versus Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solutions in Reducing Microbial Contamination in Spinal Surgery Wounds During Intraoperative Soaking.

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllNational Cheng-Kung University Hospital
NCT06284174 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who were diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis need to undergo posterior lumbar decompression with fusion surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * People who are allergic to disinfectants (Providine or CHG) * The surgical site has been operated before. * Patients under active infection status.
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What it tests

  • Povidone-iodine solution; chlorhexidine gluconate
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Where

1 site
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Tainan, Taiwan
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