Copper-coated catheter aims to slash hospital infections
Disease control
Completed
This study tested a new type of urinary catheter coated with copper nanoparticles to see if it could reduce infections in hospitalized adults. 256 patients who needed a long-term catheter were randomly assigned to get either the new copper catheter or a standard one. The goal was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: WMAS SpA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:37 UTC