Universität Luzern
Clinical trials sponsored by Universität Luzern, explained in plain language.
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New gut cleaner could make colon surgery safer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gut-cleaning routine using rifaximin works as well as the standard neomycin/metronidazole combination to prevent infections after colon surgery. About 458 adults having planned colon surgery will take one of the two treatments the day before surgery. Re…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universität Luzern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:05 UTC
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New rinse aims to cut infection risk in spine surgery
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether rinsing the surgical wound with a solution called PREVENTIA (polyhexanide and poloxamer) during spinal fusion surgery can reduce bacteria in the wound. About 114 adults having elective spine surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the special …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universität Luzern • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC