RecruitingNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Povidone-Iodine Versus Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solutions in Reducing Microbial Contamination in Spinal Surgery Wounds During Intraoperative Soaking.

Taiwan105 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to assess the efficacy of intraoperative wound irrigation with iodine-containing and chlorhexidine-containing solutions in reducing bacterial colonization during spine surgery, and to determine which solution is more effective. Additionally, we aim to evaluate any side effects associated with the use of these two antiseptic solutions for wound irrigation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who were diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis need to undergo posterior lumbar decompression with fusion surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * People who are allergic to disinfectants (Providine or CHG) * The surgical site has been operated before. * Patients under active infection status.

What they're measuring

Bacteria culture and Polymerase chain reaction exam

Timeframe: one week postoperatively.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06284174

SponsorNational Cheng-Kung University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-31

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