Does the application of adhesive skin drapes reduce the risk of early wound infection after implantation of central-venous port systems? A randomized trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00020933

Enrollment

100

Registered

2020-02-21

Start date

2020-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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

Conditions

OPS-2020: 5-399.5 (Implantation of a venous access port system) C00-C75

Interventions

Group 1: After antiseptic skin preparation in the OR the skin in the operating field (upper thorax and lower neck) will be covered with an adhesive skin drape. Implantation of the port system at jugul

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Indication for elective implantation of a central-venous port system

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Therapy-related immunosuppression; septic focus; pregnancy; lack of written informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Surgical site infection (defined according to the criteria of CDC [Centers of Disease Control]) within 4 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Duration of surgery; severe adverse events; pain (measured with the numerical rating scale); length of hospital stay	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSönke Scheunemann

Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Lippstadt gemeinnützige GmbH

a.ortkrass@ev-krankenhaus.de02941 - 671501

Outcome results

None listed

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