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Wound Irrigation Comparative Effectiveness Study

United States126 participantsStarted 2024-03-20

Plain-language summary

The primary objective of this study is to compare the presence of C acnes in bacteriologic cultures taken from participant samples of subcutaneous and deep tissue prior to deep surgical irrigation using either Normal Saline Irrigation (Group 1) or Irrisept Irrigation (Group 2). Secondary objectives are evaluation of patient reported outcome measures and range of motion in relation to C acnes presence among subjects in the two groups.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: • Ault patients requiring Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than 18 years * History of shoulder infection * Antibiotic therapy within 2 weeks of surgery * Cortisone infiltration within 3 months prior to surgery * Allergy to CHG * Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis * Immunocompromised patients

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?

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What they're measuring

C Acnes Presence

Timeframe: Cultures take during surgery and analyzed over 21 days post surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06379919

SponsorOrthopaedic Education and Research Institute (dba Hoag Orthopedics)

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-31

Contact for this trial

Vance Gardner, MD

(949) 526-1570 anabaino77@gmail.com

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