Skin Preparation for Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA · May 27, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how effective different skin cleaning methods are in preventing infections during elective foot and ankle surgeries. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a common issue after surgeries and can lead to longer recovery times and complications. The researchers want to see if using isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine soap to clean the skin before the usual skin preparation helps reduce the number of germs on the skin and lowers the risk of infections compared to just the standard cleaning methods currently used.

To participate in this study, you must be over 18 years old and scheduled for elective foot or ankle surgery. However, if you have a traumatic injury, an open wound, or are having an emergency surgery, you won’t be eligible. During the trial, some participants will receive the standard skin cleaning treatment, while others will have the additional cleaning steps. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it’s important to discuss any concerns or questions with your healthcare provider if you think you might qualify.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • patients undergoing elective foot and ankle surgeries
• • age over 18
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • trauma as the indication for surgery
• • open injuries
• • non-elective procedures
• • amputations
• • prior surgical site infection through the planned incision
• • pregnancy. All potential participants of child-bearing potential follow the standard pre-operative protocol to ensure they are not in pregnant status prior to SOC surgical procedure.