At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 111 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Type of fluid lavage solution +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Fluid Lavage of Open Wounds (FLOW): A Multi-Center, Blinded, Factorial Pilot Trial Comparing Alternative Irrigating Solutions and Pressures in Patients With Open Fractures
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Type of fluid lavage solution and Type of fluid lavage pressure for Infection and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 111 participants across 9 sites in 3 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this trial is to investigate whether irrigation solution (soap vs. saline solution), or irrigation pressure (high vs. low) will decrease the rate of infection among patients with open fracture wounds.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsInfection, Wound Healing Problem, Nonunion
CountriesCanada, India, United States
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartJul 2006
Primary CompletionJun 2008
First PostedFeb 2010
TodayJul 2026
First PostedFeb 17, 2010
Enrollment StartJul 1, 2006
Primary CompletionJun 1, 2008
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.9 yearsPosted 16.4 years ago
Interventions
Type of fluid lavage solutionprocedure
Comparison of castile soap solution vs. normal saline solution.
Type of fluid lavage pressureprocedure
Comparison of low pressure vs. high pressure.