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A study to compare antiseptic containing dressing and plain dressing on neck vein catheter entry point in reducing infection in patients planned for major surgeries

A Comparative Study of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Impregnated Dressing and Plain Occlusive Dressing on Central Venous Catheter Insertion Site in Reducing Infection Rate in Patients Undergoing Elective Major Surgeries

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/07/035225
Enrollment
126
Registered
2021-07-28
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: R69- Illness, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A (antiseptic impregnated dressing group): In Group A, after induction of anaesthesia, central venous catheter will be inserted and antiseptic (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) impregnate

Sponsors

VMMC Safdarjung Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients aged between 18 to 65 years, of either sex having ASA physical status I and II, undergoing elective major surgical procedure (Neurosurgeries for intracranial tumors, aneurysm etc.) requiring central venous catheter placement as a routine perioperative procedure.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with active infection or septicaemia 2. Local site skin diseases 3. Pregnancy, Nursing mother 4. Allergy to Chlorhexidine 5. Patients with immunocompromised state or on immunosuppressive therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the effectiveness of antiseptic (chlorhexidine gluconate) impregnated dressings and plain occlusive dressings in reducing catheter related infection in terms of culture positivityTimepoint: 24 and 72 hours postoperative period—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the effectiveness of antiseptic (chlorhexidine gluconate) impregnated dressings and plain occlusive dressings in reducing catheter related local infection, colonisation in terms of culture positivityTimepoint: 24 and 72 hours postoperative period—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPratiti Choudhuri

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

dr.pratiti@gmail.com9831081183

Outcome results

None listed

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