Improving skin preparation for foot and ankle surgery

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 study investigates the effectiveness of an enhanced skin cleaning protocol using isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine soap prior to standard skin preparation for elective foot and ankle surgeries. The goal is to reduce microbial load and the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs), which are a significant concern in surgical procedures. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving the enhanced pre-scrub and the other receiving the standard care. The study aims to determine if the additional pre-scrub can significantly lower the SSI rates compared to the current standard practices.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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.

Where it's running

• University of Missouri
  Columbia, Missouri, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Vicki L Jones, MEd, CCRP
• Email: jonesvicki@health.missouri.edu
• Phone: 5738827583

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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.