Effect of Triclosan-coated Sutures on Surgical Site Infections

Triclosan-antibacterial Sutures Efficacy on the Incidence of Surgical Site Infection in Clean-contaminated Wounds; Multi-center, Double Blind, Randomized Study

Phase 4 Interventional ClinAmygate · NCT04256824

This study is testing if using special Triclosan-coated sutures during surgery can help reduce infections and shorten hospital stays for patients with clean-contaminated wounds.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment430 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorClinAmygate Academic / other
Locations1 site (Giza)
Trial IDNCT04256824 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study compares the incidence of surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing clean-contaminated wound surgery using either Triclosan-coated Polyglactin 910 sutures or standard Polyglactin 910 sutures without Triclosan. The research aims to determine if the antibacterial properties of the Triclosan-coated sutures can reduce the rate of SSI and potentially shorten the length of hospital stays. Participants will be monitored for infection rates post-surgery to assess the effectiveness of the intervention.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-75 undergoing clean-contaminated wound surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with immunodeficiency disorders or those receiving immunosuppressive therapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the incidence of surgical site infections, leading to improved patient outcomes and shorter hospital stays.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with antibacterial sutures, suggesting that this approach may be effective in reducing surgical site infections.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age: 18-75
* clean-contaminated wound surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient has immunodeficiency disorder.
* Patient receiving anti-cancer / immunosuppressive therapy.
* Patients with established pre-operative infection whether community acquired or hospital acquired either at / remote from the operative site.

Where this trial is running

Giza

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Surgical Site InfectionSurgical WoundSurgical Wound Infection
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.