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The benefit of a solution in control of infection at pin insertion site after bone operation.

A randomized trial to assess the effectiveness of intervention protocol in prevention and control of pin site infection among orthopedic patients with external fixator admitted in PDVVPs Memorial hospital, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/11/016410
Enrollment
50
Registered
2018-11-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Local application of chlorhexidine: Application of chlorhexidine as a cleansing agent for pin insertion site care after orthopedic surgery in patients with external metal fixator around

Sponsors

Dr VVPFs Memorial Hospital
Lead Sponsor
MUHS Nashik
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Patient with external metal fixator 2 Patient who will be able to follow instruction 3 Patient with single orthopedic injury 4 Patient with multiple orthopedic injuries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Patient with chronic diseases like DM, HTN 2 Patient with systemic infection after diagnostic test 3 Patient with previous pin insertion site infection

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction of Infection at pin insertion siteTimepoint: 10 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Improved wound conditionTimepoint: 15 days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Deepak Naikwade

Dr VVPFS Ahmednagar

amoltemkar09@gmail.com9890787219

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026