Which wash heals hips best? new trial tests Povidone-Iodine vs chlorhexidine
NCT ID NCT07104084
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two antiseptic washes used during hip replacement surgery to see which one helps wounds heal better. About 420 adults with hip osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis will be randomly assigned to receive either povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine wash after their new hip joint is placed. Researchers will evaluate scar appearance and complications like drainage or infection at 2 and 6 weeks after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine antiseptic wash
- What this could lead to
- If one wash proves better, surgeons may adopt it to reduce wound problems after hip replacement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage comparison of two standard washes, so differences may be minor or not clinically meaningful.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UPMC East
RECRUITINGMonroeville, Pennsylvania, 15146, United States
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UPMC Shadyside
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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