Early Versus Delayed Bathing of Orthopaedic Surgical Wounds (NCT06014411)
Early Versus Delayed Bathing of Orthopaedic Surgical Wounds: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a single center randomized control trial assessing the effect of early versus delayed bathing on orthopaedic surgical wounds in patients undergoing surgical treatment of fractures. Patients will be recruited by screening all patients undergoing surgical treatment for fractures at our institution. Patients who provide written consent will be randomized to one of two treatment arms after confirming eligibility criteria. Group A will be advised to begin early normal bathing (non-submerged showering) with uncovered surgical wounds. Group B will be advised to follow traditional delayed bathing with covered wounds. Those who do not wish to participate in the randomized trial will be invited to participate observationally (no randomization) and have the same prospective follow-up.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center — New York, New York
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Time to bathing (delayed) (OTHER)
- Time to bathing (early) (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center — New York, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (212) 606-1026
Email: ricciw@hss.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.