Primary Versus Delayed Wound Closure in Complicated Appendectomy (The HIEDI-Yemen Trial) (HIEDI-Yemen)
A Comparative Study of Primary Versus Delayed Wound Closure Using the High-Efficiency Incision and Drainage With Irrigation (HIEDI) Technique to Minimize Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Risk in Patients Undergoing Complicated Appendectomy
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare primary wound closure (PC) versus delayed primary closure (DPC) after standardized wound decontamination using the High-Efficiency Incision and Drainage with Irrigation (HIEDI) technique in patients undergoing open appendectomy for complicated appendicitis in Sana'a, Yemen.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does primary closure with HIEDI result in a non-inferior or lower incidence of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) at 30 days compared with delayed primary closure with HIEDI?
- Does primary closure with HIEDI reduce length of hospital stay and improve the trajectory of objective wound healing compared with delayed primary closure with HIEDI?
- What is the impact of each closure method on patient satisfaction and health-related quality of life?
Researchers will compare the two groups to determine the optimal, evidence-based standard of care for wound management in complicated appendicitis within a resource-limited setting.
Participants will:
- Undergo open appendectomy for intraoperatively confirmed complicated appendicitis (perforation or gangrene).
- Receive standardized HIEDI wound decontamination (meticulous debridement and pulsatile irrigation with minimum 500 mL povidone-iodine 1:10 solution).
- Be randomly allocated to either primary closure (all layers closed at surgery) or delayed primary closure (skin/subcutaneous tissue left open and closed 3-5 days later).
- Attend follow-up visits at days 7, 14, and 30 for wound assessment, infection surveillance, and outcome evaluation.
Přehled studie
Postavení
Postavení
Podmínky
Podmínky
Intervence / Léčba
Intervence / Léčba
Detailní popis
Complicated appendicitis (perforation or gangrene) is a significant cause of postoperative morbidity worldwide. Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is the most common complication, with reported rates exceeding 30% in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Sana'a, Yemen, local data from Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital documented a 27.5% SSI rate specifically in this patient population. The optimal wound closure strategy-primary closure (PC) versus delayed primary closure (DPC)-remains debated, with previous studies yielding conflicting results largely due to lack of standardized intraoperative wound decontamination.
The High-Efficiency Incision and Drainage with Irrigation (HIEDI) technique is a standardized, aggressive decontamination protocol combining meticulous debridement of wound edges with pulsatile high-pressure irrigation using a minimum of 500 mL of povidone-iodine solution (1:10 dilution). By applying HIEDI uniformly to both study arms, this trial isolates the effect of closure timing on SSI risk.
This is a prospective, multicenter, parallel-group, 1:1 randomized controlled superiority trial with blinded outcome assessment, conducted at three tertiary care hospitals in Sana'a, Yemen. The findings will provide high-level, locally generated evidence to establish a safe, resource-conscious standard of care for Yemen and similar settings.
Typ studie
Typ studie
Zápis (Odhadovaný)
Zápis
Fáze
Fáze
- Nelze použít
Kontakty a umístění
Studijní kontakt
Studijní kontakt
- Jméno: Dr. Abdulla Salem Faraj, M.D.
- Telefonní číslo: +967770378499
- E-mail: a770378499@gmail.com
Studijní záloha kontaktů
- Jméno: Dr. Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Associate Professor
- Telefonní číslo: +967770378499
- E-mail: Yasser.Obadiel@su.edu.ye
Studijní místa
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Sanaa, Jemen
- Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital
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Kontakt:
- Dr. Abdulla Salem Faraj, M.D.
- Telefonní číslo: +967770378499
- E-mail: a770378499@gmail.com
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Kontakt:
- Dr. Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Associate Professor
- Telefonní číslo: +967770378499
- E-mail: Yasser.Obadiel@su.edu.ye
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Vrchní vyšetřovatel:
- Dr. Abdulla Salem Faraj, M.D.
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Sanaa, Jemen
- Al-Gumhori Teaching Hospital
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Kontakt:
- Dr. Abdulla Salem Faraj, M.D.
- Telefonní číslo: +967770378499
- E-mail: a770378499@gmail.com
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Kontakt:
- Dr. Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Associate Professor
- Telefonní číslo: +967770378499
- E-mail: Yasser.Obadiel@su.edu.ye
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Vrchní vyšetřovatel:
- Dr. Abdulla Salem Faraj, M.D.
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Sanaa, Jemen
- Al-Kuwaint University Hospital
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Kontakt:
- Dr. Abdulla Salem Faraj, M.D.
- Telefonní číslo: +967770378499
- E-mail: a770378499@gmail.com
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Kontakt:
- Dr. Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Associate Professor
- Telefonní číslo: +967770378499
- E-mail: Yasser.Obadiel@su.edu.ye
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Vrchní vyšetřovatel:
- Dr. Abdulla Salem Faraj, M.D.
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Kritéria účasti
Kritéria způsobilosti
Kritéria způsobilosti
Věk způsobilý ke studiu
- Dítě
- Dospělý
- Starší dospělý
Přijímá zdravé dobrovolníky
Popis
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 12 years and older
- Intraoperative diagnosis of complicated appendicitis (perforation or gangrene)
- Undergoing open appendectomy via McBurney or Rocky-Davis incision
- Ability to provide written informed consent (patient or legal guardian for minors)
- Availability for 30-day follow-up
Exclusion Criteria:
- Generalized peritonitis requiring midline laparotomy
- Immunocompromised status (e.g., chronic corticosteroid or immunosuppressive therapy, diagnosed HIV infection)
- Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (Hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] greater than 8%)
- Pregnancy
- Concurrent malignancy
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification IV or V
- Laparoscopic appendectomy
Studijní plán
Jak je studie koncipována?
Detaily designu
- Primární účel: Léčba
- Přidělení: Randomizované
- Intervenční model: Paralelní přiřazení
- Maskování: Singl
Počet zbraní
Zbraně a zásahy
Skupina účastníků / ArmSkupina účastníků / Arm |
Intervence / LéčbaIntervence / Léčba |
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Experimentální: Primary Closure with HIEDI
Participants undergo open appendectomy for complicated appendicitis followed by the High-Efficiency Incision and Drainage with Irrigation (HIEDI) protocol.
All wound layers including skin are closed at the time of initial surgery using the Primary Closure (PC) technique.
Target enrollment: 100 participants.
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Following open appendectomy for complicated appendicitis, the surgical wound undergoes the High-Efficiency Incision and Drainage with Irrigation (HIEDI) protocol: meticulous debridement of wound edges and pulsatile high-pressure irrigation with a minimum of 500 mL of povidone-iodine solution (1:10 dilution).
All layers of the surgical wound, including the skin, are closed at the time of the initial surgery using standard techniques.
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Aktivní komparátor: Delayed Primary Closure with HIEDI
Participants undergo open appendectomy for complicated appendicitis followed by the High-Efficiency Incision and Drainage with Irrigation (HIEDI) protocol.
Deep fascial layers are closed; subcutaneous tissue and skin are left open, packed with saline-soaked gauze, and closed at the bedside 3-5 days postoperatively if no infection signs are present using the Delayed Primary Closure (DPC) technique.
Target enrollment: 100 participants.
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Following open appendectomy for complicated appendicitis, the surgical wound undergoes the High-Efficiency Incision and Drainage with Irrigation (HIEDI) protocol: meticulous debridement of wound edges and pulsatile high-pressure irrigation with a minimum of 500 mL of povidone-iodine solution (1:10 dilution).
The deep fascial layers are closed; the subcutaneous tissue and skin are left open, packed with saline-soaked gauze, and covered.
The wound is closed at the bedside 3-5 days postoperatively if no signs of infection are present.
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Co je měření studie?
Primární výstupní opatření
Primární výstupní opatření
Měření výsledku |
Popis opatření |
Časové okno |
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Incidence of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) at 30 Days
Časové okno: Up to 30 days postoperatively
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Surgical Site Infection (SSI) diagnosed according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria, classified as superficial incisional, deep incisional, or organ/space infection.
Assessed by trained outcome assessors blinded to treatment allocation.
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Up to 30 days postoperatively
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Sekundární výstupní opatření
Sekundární výstupní opatření
Měření výsledku |
Popis opatření |
Časové okno |
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Objective Wound Healing Trajectory (ASEPSIS Score)
Časové okno: Day 7, Day 14, and Day 30 postoperatively
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Objective assessment of wound healing and surgical site infection using the standardized ASEPSIS scoring system (evaluating criteria including erythema, serous discharge, purulent exudate, and separation of tissues).
Lower scores represent superior healing.
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Day 7, Day 14, and Day 30 postoperatively
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Length of Hospital Stay (days)
Časové okno: From admission to discharge, assessed up to 30 days
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Total number of days from hospital admission to discharge.
Shorter stays indicate more efficient recovery.
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From admission to discharge, assessed up to 30 days
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Incidence of Other Postoperative Complications
Časové okno: Up to 30 days postoperatively
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Incidence of wound dehiscence, intra-abdominal abscess, hematoma, seroma, and need for reintervention.
Binary (yes/no) for each complication.
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Up to 30 days postoperatively
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Patient Satisfaction Score (0-100 scale)
Časové okno: Day 7, Day 14, Day 30
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Overall satisfaction with surgical care and recovery measured on a 0-100 scale using a study-specific validated questionnaire.
Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction.
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Day 7, Day 14, Day 30
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Health-Related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-5L score)
Časové okno: Day 7, Day 14, Day 30
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Health-related quality of life assessed using the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire.
Higher scores indicate better quality of life.
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Day 7, Day 14, Day 30
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Spolupracovníci a vyšetřovatelé
Sponzor
Sponzor
Vyšetřovatelé
Vyšetřovatelé
- Ředitel studie: Dr. Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University
Termíny studijních záznamů
Hlavní termíny studia
Začátek studia (Odhadovaný)
Začátek studia
Primární dokončení (Odhadovaný)
Primární dokončení
Dokončení studie (Odhadovaný)
Dokončení studie
Termíny zápisu do studia
První předloženo
První předloženo
První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality
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První zveřejněno
Aktualizace studijních záznamů
Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace (Aktuální)
Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace
Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality
Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality
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