C. R. Bard

This study tested whether a special cloth with an antiseptic called octenidine can clean skin better before surgery. 145 adults received either the new cloth, a plain cloth, or a standard chlorhexidine cloth. The goal was to see how well each cloth reduced bacteria on the skin ri…

This study tested a special balloon coated with sirolimus, a drug that helps keep arteries open, in 34 people with peripheral artery disease (blocked leg arteries). The goal was to see if the balloon is safe and works well at preventing the artery from narrowing again after treat…

This study tested a special tube (stent graft) placed in the arm veins of 100 people on dialysis to treat blockages. The goal was to see if it safely keeps the dialysis access working without needing extra procedures. Results help doctors understand how well this device works in …

This study tested a new catheter to safely drain fluid from the chest in 10 adults with cancer-related pleural effusions. The goal was to see if it could ease symptoms like shortness of breath. The catheter was placed to remove fluid and help the lung expand, with safety and succ…

This study tested a new skin cleaner to see how well it kills bacteria before surgery. It compared the new product to an already approved cleaner and a placebo (no active ingredient). Sixty healthy adults participated, and the goal was to measure bacteria reduction on the skin. T…

This study looked at whether the way antiseptics are applied to the skin before surgery affects how well they kill germs. 122 healthy adults took part. The goal was to see if different application methods lead to better germ reduction, which could help prevent infections during s…

This study tested different ways to clean skin before surgery to reduce bacteria. It compared two methods of applying ChloraPrep, a standard antiseptic called Hibiclens, and sterile water. 335 healthy adults took part. The goal was to see which method worked best at reducing germ…

This study looked at how well two external catheter devices (PureWick for males and PureWick Flex for females) collect urine in healthy adolescents aged 12 to 21. The goal was to measure how much urine the device captures versus leaks, and how comfortable it feels. The study did …