Which dressing wins? new study tests chlorhexidine gauze against povidone iodine for wound care
NCT ID NCT07456072
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two types of wound dressings—chlorhexidine-impregnated gauze and povidone-iodine dressing—to see which one better prevents infection and speeds up healing in people with fresh, clean-contaminated wounds from an injury. About 176 adults aged 18 to 65 will take part. The goal is to find a simple, effective way to improve wound care after trauma.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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176 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2026
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 18-65 years of age with acute post-trauma wounds. * Wounds that are clean contaminated at presentation. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with the known allergies to Chlorhexidine or Povidone-Iodine. * Chronic wounds or those with underlying chronic conditions, such as diabetes. * Patients with compromised immune systems. * Pregnant females
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Islamabad, ICT, 44000, Pakistan
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