Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine Impregnated Gauze Versus Povidone Iodine Dressing in Post Trauma Wound Care

To compare rate of infection and wound healing between chlorhexidine impregnated paraffin gauze and dry povidone-iodine dressings in post-traumatic wounds.

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Key information

Conditions

Wound Infection Post-Traumatic Wound Healing

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients 18-65 years of age with acute post-trauma wounds.
Wounds that are clean contaminated at presentation.

Exclusion criteria

Patients with the known allergies to Chlorhexidine or Povidone-Iodine.
Chronic wounds or those with underlying chronic conditions, such as diabetes.
Patients with compromised immune systems.
Pregnant females

Treatment and study plan

Chlorhexidine impregnated paraffin gauze

Procedure

Paraffin gauze impregnated with 0.2 % chlorhexidine

Povidone iodine dressing

Procedure

Standard povidone iodine dressing

Primary outcomes

Change in infection rate

Time frame: 3 months

Secondary outcomes

Change in Wound healing

Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

Other Gov

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Mar 6, 2026
Registry last updated: Mar 6, 2026

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