SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI)

This study compares two common skin-closure methods after cesarean delivery: stitches alone versus stitches plus a skin adhesive (Dermabond). Researchers want to see which method leads to fewer wound complications like infection, opening, or rash. About 240 women having planned C…

This study tests whether a machine learning tool can identify patients at high risk for surgical site infection after brain or spinal tumor surgery. High-risk patients will receive extra preventive care, like stronger antibiotics and nutrition support. The goal is to see if this …

This study tests whether applying a clindamycin cream or a povidone-iodine wash inside the vagina before a planned C-section better prevents wound infections afterward. About 150 healthy pregnant women between 37 and 40 weeks will take part. The goal is to find which method is mo…

This study looks at whether putting stitches in the layer under the skin (subcutaneous tissue) after abdominal surgery helps prevent wound infections. About 655 adults having planned belly surgery with a cut of at least 6 cm will be randomly assigned to get these stitches or not.…

This study is testing whether a simple bedside ultrasound can detect fluid buildup under the skin after open abdominal surgery and predict which patients will develop a surgical site infection. Researchers will follow 100 adults who had emergency or planned abdominal surgery, giv…