Could a simple surgical wash slash infection rates?

NCT ID NCT06363877

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tests whether washing the wound and abdominal cavity with a diluted iodine solution during emergency abdominal surgery reduces the risk of surgical site infections compared to using saline. About 1,100 adults aged 18 to 80 with certain types of wounds will take part. The goal is to find a better way to prevent infections after surgery.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Loma Linda University Health

    RECRUITING

    Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States

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