NCT02976480 The Irrigation or No Irrigation in Simple Lacerations Trials
| NCT ID | NCT02976480 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Université de Sherbrooke |
| Condition | Laceration - Injury |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 1,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-02 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 1,000 participants in total. It began in 2017-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-02.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the irrigation or non-irrigation of a simple laceration treated in the emergency department has an effect on the subsequent rate of infection.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 or older * repair within 18 hours from time of injury * repair done by the emergency room physician or trainee * clean and simple lacerations (clean edge with no gross contamination, as assessed by the treating physician) Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant patients * involving tendons, muscles, fascias, articulations * located on the ear, nose or distal to metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joint * immunosuppressed (neutropenia, chronic corticotherapy, HIV, immunosuppressive therapy within 3 months) * bite wounds * lacerations with any loss of substance * lacerations with foreign body * complex lacerations (crush, stellate) * grossly contaminated
Contact & Investigator
Julien Bouchard, MD, CCFP(EM)
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Université de Sherbrooke
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT02976480 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Laceration - Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT02976480 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT02976480 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at julien.bouchard@usherbrooke.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT02976480 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Chicoutimi, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT02976480 clinical trial?
NCT02976480 is sponsored by Université de Sherbrooke. The principal investigator is Julien Bouchard, MD, CCFP(EM) at Université de Sherbrooke. The trial plans to enroll 1,000 participants.