Safety and Efficacy of Subdermal Betadine During Posterior Spinal Fusion

Recruiting now · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Spinal Fusion

In brief

Bacterial in the subdermal layer of the skin, such as in hair follicles and sweat glands, may contaminate surgical wounds. The goal of this study is to learn about povidone-iodine and its ability to prevent infections specifically in patients with scoliosis receiving a spinal fusion.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06744907

Run by

Akron Children's Hospital

People needed

60

Starts

2025-01-03

Expected to finish

2026-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-01-13

Who can join

Age: any, up to 26. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Males and females
• Undergoing primary posterior spinal fusion of the thoracic and/or lumbar spine
• English Speaking

You may not qualify if…

• Patients who have undergone prior spinal surgery
• Undergoing procedures other than primary posterior spinal fusion of the thoracic and/or lumbar spine (cervical fusion, anterior surgery, growth-friendly instrumentation)
• Any contraindication to povidone-iodine, including pregnancy, allergy, or prior treatment with radioiodine

Where it is running

• Akron Children's Hospital — Akron, Ohio, United States (enrolling)

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