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The Effect of Intrawound Vancomycin Powder on Surgical Site Infection in Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection
Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Summary
The study will be a pilot randomized control trial with a 1:1 patient randomization of vancomycin powder placement at the time of surgery (compared to no vancomycin placement) with the goal of reducing postoperative complications in patients undergoing an inguinal lymph node dissection for vulvar cancer. The primary objective is to measure the composite rate of postoperative complications within 30 days of inguinal lymph node dissection in patients with vulvar cancer.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2022-10-25
Completion Date
2024-08-30
Last Updated
2023-12-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Vancomycin
The powder will be placed within the surgical wound prior to skin closure.
Locations (1)
Women and Infants Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, United States