Can a flash of light stop surgical infections?
Prevention
Not yet recruiting
This study tests whether shining a special UVC light on the surgical wound during brain surgery can prevent infections. 75 people with hydrocephalus having a shunt placed will be randomly assigned to receive real UVC light or a sham light. Researchers will check wound samples for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ville Leinonen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:19 UTC