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povidone iodine

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Clinical Trial Landscape

Clinical Trials of povidone iodine

9 trials tracked of povidone iodine: 4 in phase 3 or 4.

9Trials tracked
4Phase 3 & 4
0Recruiting
0With published results
Phase distribution
Phase 4 3 Phase 3 1 Phase 2 1 Phase 1 1 Other / NA 3
  1. Phase 4 Tolerance of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Vaginal Cleansing Solution Completed
  2. Phase 4 Bacterial Contamination: Iodine vs Saline Irrigation in Pediatric Spine Surgery Completed
  3. Phase 4 SURGX Antimicrobial Gel Versus Povidone-iodine Skin Incision Prep in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Completed
  4. Phase 3 Efficacy Study of Antiseptic Preoperative Scrubs in Prevention of Postoperative Infections Completed
  5. Phase 2 Povidone-Iodine Vs Essential Oil Vs Tap Water Gargling For COVID-19 Patients Completed
  6. Phase 1 Vancomycin Powder and Dilute Povidone Iodine Lavage for Infection Prophylaxis in High Risk Total Joint Arthroplasty Completed
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  1. N/A Comparison of Surgical Skin Preps During Cesarean Deliveries Completed
  2. N/A Nitrous Oxide for Pain Management of Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion Completed
  3. N/A A Cluster-randomized Cross-over Trial Evaluating the Comparative Effectiveness of Three Skin Antiseptic Interventions Completed

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Meta-Analysis Shows No SSI Difference Between Chlorhexidine and Povidone Iodine for Vaginal Antisepsis
OB/GYN & Women's Health Meta-analysis
Meta-Analysis Shows No SSI Difference Between Chlorhexidine and Povidone Iodine for Vaginal Antisepsis Vaginal cleaning with chlorhexidine does not prevent infections better than iodine in major gynecologic surgeries
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated vaginal antisepsis in 9538 patients undergoing major gynecologic operations. The analysis…
A large review of nearly 10,000 patients found that using chlorhexidine for vaginal cleaning did not lower infection risk compared to iodine…
medRxiv May 28, 2026
Meta-analysis of 16 trials shows no added benefit of subgingival chemical irrigation for periodontitis
Physical Medicine & Rehab Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis of 16 trials shows no added benefit of subgingival chemical irrigation for periodontitis Deep cleaning your gums? That extra rinse may not help at all
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 16 randomized clinical trials comparing subgingival irrigation with chemical agents versu…
If you have gum disease and your dentist suggests a special rinse during a deep cleaning, new research says it probably won't make a differe…
May 13, 2026