Hospital air purifier aims to slash Post-Surgery infections

NCT ID NCT04610294

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special air cleaning system (ActivePure) in operating rooms can lower the risk of serious surgical site infections, complications, and death within 30 days after surgery. Over 66,000 adults having surgery lasting at least one hour are included. The goal is to see if cleaner air leads to safer recoveries.

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Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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