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A prospective, randomized study will be performed. Patients are randomized using a 1:1 allocation into 2 groups: patients receiving a vitamin E-containing dressing (group 1) and a conventional dressing (group 2). The primary outcomes variable will be occurrence of incisional SSI. Follow-up will be 30 days postoperatively.


Clinical Trial Description

A prospective, randomized study will be performed. Patients are randomized using a random number table into 1:1 allocation into 2 groups: patients receiving a vitamin E-containing dressing (group 1) and a conventional dressing (group 2). In group 1 the wound will be covered with a Vitamin E embebbed gauze and plastic adhesive tape. In Group 2, , the wound will be covered with standard gauze and plastic adhesive tape.

The primary outcomes variable will be occurrence of incisional SSI, defined by CDC criteria. Follow-up will be 30 days postoperatively. ;


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NCT number NCT03443141
Study type Interventional
Source Hospital General Universitario Elche
Contact Jaime Ruiz-Tovar
Phone 630534808
Email jruiztovar@gmail.com
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Start date January 1, 2018
Completion date March 30, 2018

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