Silver gel takes on purell in hand bacteria showdown
Disease control
Stopped early
This study tested whether a silver nanoparticle gel (SilvaSorb®) could kill bacteria on hands better than a common alcohol-based hand gel (Purell). Healthy volunteers had their hands seeded with a harmless bacteria, then used one of the gels. The trial was terminated early and on…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Madigan Army Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC