New bandage could slash infection risk for kids in ICU

NCT ID NCT07175116

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special antimicrobial dressing can reduce bloodstream infections from central venous catheters in children in intensive care. About 250 children will be randomly assigned to receive either the antimicrobial dressing or a standard one. The main goal is to see if the special dressing lowers infection rates.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated transparent dressing

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a simple way to lower the risk of serious bloodstream infections in children with central lines.

What could go wrong

This is a single-center trial with 250 participants, so results may not apply everywhere. The dressing could also cause skin irritation in some children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial infectious disease with sepsis Catheter-Related Infections Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío - Hospital Infantil

    RECRUITING

    Seville, Sevilla, 41004, Spain

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••