Nose swab could stop deadly infections after trauma surgery
Prevention
Ongoing
This study is testing whether applying an iodine gel inside the nose can prevent serious surgical site infections in patients having emergency surgery for severe leg fractures. The gel aims to kill Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, a common cause of dangerous infections, before the…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Loreen Herwaldt • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:23 UTC