Tiny study checks if COVID-19 spreads during surgery
NCT ID NCT04395599
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study looked at whether the COVID-19 virus can spread through the air during surgery on infected patients. Researchers took air samples and swabbed surfaces in the operating room during two surgeries. The goal was to understand contamination risks so that healthcare workers can use the right protective measures without overdoing it.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help create better safety guidelines for surgery on COVID-19 patients, protecting healthcare workers while avoiding unnecessary precautions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 2 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It only measures contamination, not actual infection risk.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hop Claude Huriez Chu Lille
Lille, 59037, France
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