Comparing early and delayed bathing for orthopedic surgical wounds

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effects of early versus delayed bathing on orthopedic surgical wounds in patients undergoing surgery for fractures. Participants will be randomly assigned to either begin early normal bathing with uncovered wounds or follow the traditional approach of delayed bathing with covered wounds. The study aims to assess patient satisfaction and monitor for any post-operative infections or inflammation. Follow-up assessments will occur at two, six, and twelve weeks post-surgery to gather data on these outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients over 18 years of age
* Patient who are not pregnant
* Isolated acute fractures of the upper or lower extremities (humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, or fibula)
* Diagnosis of a fracture meeting indication for operative intervention
* Any fracture not requiring a splint for post-operative management
* Non-complicated wounds (non-traumatic wounds, closed injuries, fractures not requiring external fixation, and acute fracture surgery)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Fractures associated with presumed infection
* Patients with multiple fractures
* Fractures in patients with underlying associated immune compromise
* Fractures in patients with underlying peripheral vascular disease
* Use of VAC
* Surgery performed through previous surgical wound
* Patient homeless
* Fractures in patients with underlying diabetes mellitus
* Complicated wounds (traumatic wounds, need for post-op wound care, open injuries, need for external fixation)

Where it's running

• NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: William M Ricci, MD — Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
• Study coordinator: William M Ricci, MD
• Email: ricciw@hss.edu
• Phone: 212-606-1026

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.