Wound Contamination During Orthopaedic Surgery (NCT04676841) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Wound Contamination During Orthopaedic Surgery
Sweden100 participantsStarted 2019-09-01
Plain-language summary
In the present study we will compare bacteriological findings and the incidence of SSI in relation to laminar airflow (LAF) ventilated ORs, conventional (also called displacement or mixed) ventilated ORs and conventional ventilated ORs with the addition of tables equipped with units providing a local LAF over the surgical instruments.
The hypothesis is that there exist a correlation between number and types of airborne bacteria and bacteria in the surgical wound and on surgical instruments at the time of wound closure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery treated with hemiarthroplasty implant and that are subsequently cared for at participating ortho-geriatric unit
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients that will not give their informed consent.
* Patient that, at the time of surgery, have an infection in any part of the body, hospital or community acquired.
* Patients receiving fracture fixation with pins only
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Live bacterial Count (colony forming units, CFU) per meter3 air during surgery; in ORs with LAF ventilation, Conventional ventilation or Conventional ventilation + local LAF above instrument tables
Timeframe: 2019-2021
2
Number of CFU in the surgical wound before closure; after surgery in ORs with LAF ventilation, Conventional ventilation or Conventional ventilation + local LAF above instrument tables