Dilute povidone-iodine irrigation versus normal saline irrigation in preventing surgical site infection after appendectomy for perforated appendicitis

Dilute povidone-iodine irrigation versus normal saline irrigation in preventing surgical site infection after appendectomy for perforated appendicitis: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN10376975

Enrollment

120

Registered

2026-04-04

Start date

2019-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-05-19

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Conditions

Perforated appendicitis requiring appendectomy Digestive System

Interventions

Randomisation was performed using a computer-generated random sequence with allocation concealment via sealed opaque envelopes. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: Group A receiv

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult patients (=18 years) 2. Diagnosed with perforated appendicitis, undergoing emergency appendectomy 3. Provided informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with non-perforated appendicitis 2. Those with previous abdominal surgery 3. Patients with significant immunosuppression or severe comorbidities 4. Those who did not provide informed consent

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactEmmanuel Afolabi

drdareafolabi2001@yahoo.com+2348060553917

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 22, 2026