Could a cheap antiseptic wash cut surgery infections?

NCT ID NCT06869096

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Nanchong Central Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares rinsing the surgical area with chlorhexidine (an antiseptic) versus saline (salt water) during colorectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if chlorhexidine reduces surgical site infections and other complications within 30 days. About 532 adults with resectable colorectal tumors are being enrolled.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: chlorhexidine solution
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to lower infection risk after colorectal cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-sized trial, but it is not a cure—it tests a routine procedure. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm Surgical Wound Infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHLORHEXIDINE COLORECTAL CANCER COMPLICATIONS SURGICAL SITE INFECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nanchong Central Hospital
RECRUITING

Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China

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