Wound Healing, Wound Infection Post-Traumatic
Conditions
Brief summary
To compare rate of infection and wound healing between chlorhexidine impregnated paraffin gauze and dry povidone-iodine dressings in post-traumatic wounds.
Interventions
PROCEDUREChlorhexidine impregnated paraffin gauze
Paraffin gauze impregnated with 0.2 % chlorhexidine
PROCEDUREPovidone iodine dressing
Standard povidone iodine dressing
Sponsors
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients 18-65 years of age with acute post-trauma wounds. * Wounds that are clean contaminated at presentation.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with the known allergies to Chlorhexidine or Povidone-Iodine. * Chronic wounds or those with underlying chronic conditions, such as diabetes. * Patients with compromised immune systems. * Pregnant females
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in infection rate | 3 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Wound healing | 3 months |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed