CompletedPhase 3

Chloridehexidine Versus Povidine Jodine Both Soluted in Alcohol in Forefoot Surgery

Netherlands52 participantsStarted 2013-03

Plain-language summary

The study will prospectively compare the efficacy and safety of chloride hexidine soluted in alcohol with povidine-jodine soluted in alcohol in forefoot surgery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age above 18 years * written informed consent * indication for hallux valgus correction or arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalageal joint Exclusion Criteria: * allergic for jodine-povidine and/or chloride-hexidine * active infection * skin defect * blood clotting or coagulation disorder

What they're measuring

number of positive swab cultures

Timeframe: From start surgery week until 48 hours post-operatively

wound infection

Timeframe: until 6 weeks postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01583192

SponsorSt. Antonius Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-05

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