A comparative study between Calcium alginate and povidone iodine dressing in controlling infections after maxillofacial injuries.

Comparative evaluation of the antibacterial efficacy of calcium alginate versus povidone iodine dressing in maxillofacial injuries.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/064011

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Calcium Alginate dressing: Local application of Calcium alginate dressing of 5cmx5cm in size will be done at wound site on day 1 and patient will be recalled for follow up at day 5, mic

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients of Road traffic accidents associated with facial abrasion on any region. Patients of both genders above 18 years of age. Patients who will be willing to give consent for the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who have received primary trauma care in other center. Patients with contaminated wounds. Patients with maxillofacial injury requiring suturing. Patients with debilitating systemic conditions. Patients with any psychological disorders. Patient not willing for follow-up.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the antibacterial load in terms of colony count and culture in wounds treated with Calcium Alginate versus Povidone Iodine dressingTimepoint: 0 days,5 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the antibacterial efficacy in wounds treated with Calcium alginate when compared to povidone iodine.Timepoint: 0days, 5days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Arvind Karikal

Ab Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences.

draravindkarikal@nitte.edu.in9008964130

Outcome results