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Povidone-Iodine for Surgical Site Infection (POTENT Trial)
POTENT Trial Summary
This trial will study if using a germ-killing solution in the nose can reduce risk of infection for leg surgery.
POTENT Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowPOTENT Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.POTENT Trial Design
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Who is running the clinical trial?
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- I am having surgery for a high-risk fracture in my leg or foot.I have a specific type of ankle fracture.I do not speak English or Spanish.I am older than 18 years.
- Group 1: Nasal Povidone-Iodine Decolonization Intervention
- Group 2: Concurrent Control
- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any vacancies left in this medical experiment?
"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov contains data that denotes the current recruitment status of this study which launched on September 15th 2022 and was recently amended on March 6th 2023. In total, 2000 patients must be recruited from six different sites."
Are any institutions in North America conducting this research experiment?
"At present, 6 clinical trial sites are seeking recruits for the medical study. Indianapolis, Iowa City and Saint Louis are among these locations as well as other cities across the nation. It is recommended to choose a nearby site if possible in order to minimize travel time should you sign up."
Does the Nasal Povidone-Iodine Decolonization Intervention pose any long-term risks to patients?
"Thanks to its approval status, Nasal Povidone-Iodine Decolonization Intervention has been scored a 3 on our team's risk assessment scale."
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