Status:

COMPLETED

Combined Use of Povidone-Iodine and Rifampicin in Hair Transplantation

Lead Sponsor:

Elif Asena KANTARCI

Conditions:

Androgenetic Alopecia

Wound Healing

Eligibility:

MALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled clinical trial was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining 10% povidone-iodine with 125 mg rifampicin for preoperative scalp antisepsis in hair transplantation p...

Detailed Description

This study was designed to evaluate the effect of the combined use of povidone-iodine and rifampicin for scalp antisepsis in hair transplantation. The study employed a randomized controlled design, in...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18 years or older
  • Individuals scheduled for hair transplantation surgery
  • Fitzpatrick skin type between I and IV
  • Willingness to participate and sign the written informed consent form
  • Overall health status suitable for the procedure (after preoperative evaluation)

Exclusion

  • Presence of active infection, open wound, or dermatological disease at the surgical site
  • Systemic infection or immunosuppressive disorders
  • Known allergy or sensitivity to povidone-iodine or rifampicin
  • Bleeding disorders or current use of anticoagulant therapy
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • History of hair transplantation or similar surgical procedure within the last 6 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 2 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 22 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

65 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07155408

Start Date

December 2 2021

End Date

June 22 2022

Last Update

September 4 2025

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Bahcesehir University, School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing

Istanbul, Besiktas, Turkey (Türkiye), 34353