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Effect of Early vs Late Water Exposure After Cutaneous Surgery
Sponsor: Pak Emirates Military Hospital
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effect of early versus delayed water exposure after cutaneous surgeries on the incidence of surgical site infections. Patients undergoing elective cutaneous surgical procedures will be randomly assigned to either early postoperative water exposure within 48 hours or delayed exposure after 7 days. Wound outcomes will be assessed using the Southampton Wound Grading System during follow-up visits. The study seeks to determine whether early water exposure is safe and whether it influences postoperative wound healing and infection rates.
Official title: Effect of Early vs Late Exposure of Water Post-cutaneous Surgeries : A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
82
Start Date
2026-06-01
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-05-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Care as usual
Participants will be allowed early exposure of the postoperative wound to water following cutaneous surgery according to the study protocol.
Care as usual
Participants will follow conventional postoperative wound care instructions with delayed exposure of the surgical wound to water.