Effect of subcutaneous washing with gentamicin serum on prevention of wound infection following appendectomy

Comparative study of the effect of subcutaneous washing with serum gentamicin and normal serum saline in preventing wound infection following appendectomy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20170921036302N4

Enrollment

120

Registered

2018-05-11

Start date

2017-04-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-06-18

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Conditions

Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the normal saline group after removing the appendix, half-liter of normal saline will be used to wash the subcutaneous tissue. Intervention 2: In the gentamicin group, after removin

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

10 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Appendicitis candidate Age range 10-50 years old Resident of Neishabur Absence of cardiovascular and diabetes

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Complications of appendicitis Taking corticosteroids Smoking and obesity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of wound infection after appendectomy. Timepoint: After surgery up to 30 days after discharge. Method of measurement: Check list.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSadigheh Khalili Shomia

Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences

shomia@ymail.com+98 51 4401 8328

Outcome results

None listed

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