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NCT03926208 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dilute Betadine Soak and Scrub for Foot and Ankle Surgery
A NA study of Postoperative Complications and Postoperative Infection, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 242
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03926208: Completed NA study of Postoperative Complications and Postoperative Infection, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.
NCT03926208 is a NA study of Postoperative Complications and Postoperative Infection that has completed, run by Rush University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 242 participants, below the 550-participant average among 20 other Postoperative Complications trials with a reported enrollment target (56% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03926208, a NA study of Postoperative Complications and Postoperative Infection, has completed, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 242 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Infection and wound complications are the most common complications following orthopaedic foot and ankle procedures, and the infection rate following these procedures is higher than in procedures involving other areas of the body.The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whether a standard chlorhexidine prep can be augmented with a soak \& scrub of the foot in dilute betadine to reduce the rate of positive cultures from the hallux nail fold prior to surgery.
Primary Outcome
Cotton swab of hallux nail fold. Culture of any microorganisms found. The results indicate the number of patients with positive bacterial culture growth.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Soak and Scrub
- PROCEDURE Clorhexadine scrub
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- Rush University Medical Center - Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 242 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-05-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-01-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03926208 record still lists
NCT03926208 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 242 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 550-participant average among 20 other Postoperative Complications trials with a reported enrollment target (56% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Postoperative Complications appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Soak and Scrub is the first listed.
NCT03926208 reports a single indexed study location in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03926208 about?
NCT03926208 is a clinical study titled "Dilute Betadine Soak and Scrub for Foot and Ankle Surgery". Infection and wound complications are the most common complications following orthopaedic foot and ankle procedures, and the infection rate following these procedures is higher than in procedures involving other areas of the body.The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whethe...
What is the current status of trial NCT03926208?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 242 participants. The study started on 2019-05-24. Estimated completion is 2020-01-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03926208 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Postoperative Complications, Postoperative Infection.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03926208?
The interventions under investigation include: Soak and Scrub (PROCEDURE), Clorhexadine scrub (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03926208?
This trial is sponsored by Rush University Medical Center, which has 320 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03926208 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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