Pinsite Infection In Circular Frames - PINS trial
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A randomised controlled trial of a new daily skincare regimen for lowering the incidence of pinsite infections following circular frame surgery
IRAS ID
128696
Contact name
Hemant Sharma
Contact email
Eudract number
2014-002223-10
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
2014-002223-10, Eudra CT
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
Pin site infections are extremely common and occur in 60-90% of patients with circular frames. They are an important cause of morbidity for patients. So far, treatment has been aimed at relieving skin tension around pins, treating infection with antibiotics and leaving crusts around pin sites undisturbed. We propose a new technique for preventing infection based on our observations that “healthy skin” has fewer pin site problems. Our study is a prospective randomised clinical trial comparing 2 groups - (A) weekly pinsite care using chlorhexidine and (B) weekly skincare with an emollient. We have chosen an emollient that has both antibacterial and moisturising properties.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/YH/0009
Date of REC Opinion
11 Feb 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion