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NCT01564342 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Tap Water Versus Normal Saline for Wound Irrigation
A NA study, sponsored by Stanford University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 660
- Enrollment target
NCT01564342: Completed NA study, sponsored by Stanford University.
NCT01564342 is a NA study that has completed, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 660 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01564342, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Stanford University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 660 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study is designed to compare the infection rates in wounds irrigated with sterile normal saline to those irrigated with chlorinated tap water. The hypothesis is that the wound infection rate subsequent to irrigation with tap water is not significantly different than the infection rate for wounds irrigated with sterile normal saline. Inclusion criteria are patients older than 1-year of age who present to the emergency department with a soft-tissue laceration requiring repair. Exclusion criteria include patients with any underlying immunocompromising illness, current use of antibiotics, puncture or bite wounds, underlying tendon or bone involvement, or wounds more than nine hours old. Patients are randomized to have their wounds irrigated either with tap water or sterile normal saline prior to closure, controlling for the volume and irrigation method used. Structured follow-up is completed at 48 hours and 30 days to determine the presence of infection. The primary outcome measure is the difference in wound infection rates between the two randomized groups.
Primary Outcome
The primary outcome for this study is the difference in wound infection rates between the two randomized groups. It is assessed at 48 hours
Interventions
- PROCEDURE wound irrigation with study fluid
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 660 participants |
| Start Date | 1994-06 |
| Est. Completion | 1996-06 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01564342 record still lists
NCT01564342 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 660 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which wound irrigation with study fluid is the first listed.
NCT01564342 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01564342 about?
NCT01564342 is a clinical study titled "Tap Water Versus Normal Saline for Wound Irrigation". This study is designed to compare the infection rates in wounds irrigated with sterile normal saline to those irrigated with chlorinated tap water. The hypothesis is that the wound infection rate subsequent to irrigation with tap water is not significantly different than the infection rate for wound...
What is the current status of trial NCT01564342?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 660 participants. The study started on 1994-06. Estimated completion is 1996-06.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01564342?
The interventions under investigation include: wound irrigation with study fluid (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01564342?
This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01564342's enrollment target sits among peer trials
660 155th of 2000 higher than 1,845 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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