New gel could stop infections after colon surgery
NCT ID NCT03633123
First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a special gel called D-PLEX to standard care can prevent wound infections after colon surgery. About 202 people having elective colon surgery took part. Half got the gel plus standard care, and half got standard care alone. Researchers tracked infections and deaths for 30 days after surgery.
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Locations
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Assaf-Harofeh MC
Zrifin, Israel
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Assuta Ramat-HaHayal
Tel Aviv, Israel
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Kaplan MC
Rehovot, Israel
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Meir MC
Kfar Saba, Israel
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Rabin MC, Campus Beilinson
Petah Tikva, Israel
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Sheba MC, Tel-Hashomer
Ramat Gan, Israel
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Tel-Aviv Sourasky MC
Tel Aviv, Israel
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Wolfson MC
Holon, Israel
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