New bandage could slash infection risk for kids in ICU
NCT ID NCT07175116
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío - Hospital Infantil
Seville, Sevilla, 41004, Spain
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