Can air filters stop surgical infections? huge trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT04610294
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether special air purifiers in operating rooms can reduce serious infections after surgery. Over 66,000 patients having surgery lasting at least one hour are included. The air purifiers are either active or deactivated, and researchers track infections and complications within 30 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Aerus air sterilization system (device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple way to prevent surgical infections by cleaning the air in operating rooms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large trial, but the device may not make a difference. The results depend on many factors, and the study is not yet complete.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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