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Vacuum-Assisted Clipper in Preoperative Hair Removal: Effects on Contamination and Skin Integrity
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi
Summary
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a vacuum-assisted electric trimmer (VD-ETM) compared with a standard electric trimmer (ETM) for preoperative hair removal. The study will assess microbial and environmental contamination, surgical site infection (SSI), procedure duration, skin integrity, patient safety, and patient satisfaction. Preoperative hair removal is a critical step in preventing SSI; however, conventional ETM devices may contribute to environmental contamination due to dispersed hair particles. VD-ETM systems are designed to reduce this risk by simultaneously removing hair and capturing particles. This study will provide evidence on whether VD-ETM improves operating room hygiene and patient outcomes.
Official title: An Evaluation of the Effects of Using a Vacuum-Assisted Electric Shaver for Preoperative Hair Removal on Microbial Environmental Contamination and the Skin
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-04-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Vacuum-Assisted Electric Shaver (VD-ETM) Method
The study population will consist of patients requiring preoperative hair removal at the surgical site. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups using block randomization: standard electric trimmer (ETM) or vacuum-assisted electric trimmer (VD-ETM). All procedures will be performed preoperatively in the operating room under standardized conditions, using the same boundaries and clipper head type. Data Collection: Data will include demographic and clinical characteristics, microbial contamination (measured by settle plates and sterile swab samples with CFU counts), skin irritation (assessed visually for redness, dryness, and irritation), and patient satisfaction (structured questionnaire). Swab samples will be collected before and after hair removal, environmental contamination will be assessed using petri dishes, and procedure duration will be recorded. All nurses will receive standardized training. Outcome Assessment: Surgical site infection (SSI) will be prospectively
Locations (1)
Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi
Bilecik, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)