The rate of infection at the surgical site in case of using the sterile drape and not using it in spinal surgeries

Comparison of the rate of infection at the surgical site in case of using the sterile drape and not using it in spinal surgeries

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20160523028008N32

Enrollment

184

Registered

2024-07-10

Start date

2024-07-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-22

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Conditions

Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device [any site]. Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of unspecified site

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: After prepping in two stages, once with 7.5% povidone-iodine and again with 10% povidone-iodine, the area is sterilized. Then, a sterile cloth drape is placed, foll

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Non-traumatic patients needing spine surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Loss of patients during follow-up Previous history of spine infection History of immunodeficiency or ongoing chemotherapy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of surgical site infection. Timepoint: During the first postoperative 30 days, including daily during the hospitalization and weekly after discharge. Method of measurement: Physical examination (during the hospitalization) and telephone call (after discharge).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Ghaleeie

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

M_ghaleie@yahoo.com+98 918 852 9290

Outcome results

None listed

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