A Stratified, Multi-ARm, muLti-site Randomised Platform Trial Aiming to Reduce the INcidence of Post-operative SSI (NCT06465901)
MARLIN: Stratified, Multi-arm, Multi-stage Factorial Randomised Platform Trial Aiming to Reduce the Incidence of Post-operative Surgical Site Infection (SSI).
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
MARLIN is a stratified, multi-arm, multi-stage factorial randomised platform trial aiming to reduce the incidence of post-operative surgical site infection (SSI).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Abomey-Calavi — Abomey-Calavi
Age range: 5 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2.0% to 4.0% (e.g. Hibiscrub) preoperative shower (OTHER)
- Intraoperative wound wash (e.g. Granudacyn) (OTHER)
- DACC surgical wound dressing (e.g. Leukomed Sorbact) (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 (7 Sites)
- University of Abomey-Calavi — Abomey-Calavi,
- Tamale Teaching Hospital — Tamale,
- Christian Medical College (CMC) & Hospital, Ludhiana — Ludhiana,
- Hospital Espanola Veracruz — Veracruz,
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital (Hub) — Lagos,
- University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (Hub) — Kigali,
- University of the Witwatersrand — Johannesburg,
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: +44 (0)121 415 9103
Email: r.e.lillywhite@bham.ac.uk
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.