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Register:
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Last refreshed on:
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13 January 2015 |
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Main ID: |
ISRCTN73223053 |
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Date of registration:
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02/07/2007 |
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Prospective Registration:
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Public title:
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Does the application of topical chloramphenicol ointment (chloromycetin) to sutured wounds reduce the incidence of wound infection following minor surgery?
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Date of first enrolment:
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10/04/2007 |
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Target sample size:
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948 |
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Recruitment status: |
Completed |
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URL:
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http://isrctn.com/ISRCTN73223053 |
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Study type:
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Interventional |
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Study design:
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Randomised, controlled, double-blinded trial. (Prevention)
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Countries of recruitment
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Australia
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Affiliation:
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Clare
Heal |
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10, Sunset Beach Court
Shoal Point
4740
Mackay
Australia |
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Key inclusion & exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: All patients presenting to a participating GP for excision of a minor skin lesion (all body sites).
Exclusion criteria: 1. Already taking oral antibiotics
2. Oral or topical antibiotics clinically indicated immediately postoperatively
3. Lacerations
4. Having a flap or two layer procedure
5. Having excision of sebaceous cyst
6. History of allergy to any of ingredients of chloromycetin ointment
7. Personal or family history of aplastic anaemia
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Gender:
Both
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Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied
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Wound infection
Infections and Infestations
Wound infection
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Intervention(s)
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A single application of topical chloramphenicol ointment versus topical paraffin ointment following minor surgery.
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Primary Outcome(s)
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Infection. The wounds will be assessed for infection at time of removal of sutures (5-14 days).
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Secondary Outcome(s)
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No secondary outcome measures
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Source(s) of Monetary Support
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James Cook University, Primary Health Care Research and Development Fund (Australia)
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Results
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Results available:
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