Gut bugs on the move? new study tracks Bacteria's journey to surgical wounds
NCT ID NCT03554148
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is observing 209 adults undergoing planned abdominal surgery to understand how bacteria might travel from the gut to cause surgical site infections. Researchers collect samples (skin, rectal, blood, and tissue biopsies) during surgery and use DNA sequencing to track bacterial movement. The goal is to see if bacterial DNA in the liver or lymph nodes is linked to later wound infections.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify ways to predict or prevent surgical site infections after abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or intervention, so any insights may take years to translate into clinical practice.
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Locations
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Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, Visceral Surgery Department
Bern, 3008, Switzerland