Could a Spider-Silk bandage slash surgery infections?
NCT ID NCT02992951
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a special dressing coated with a spider-silk-like chemical (DACC) to see if it prevents infections after vascular surgery. Over 700 adults in the UK were randomly assigned to get either the DACC dressing or a standard one. Researchers checked for infections at 30 days and measured quality of life and cost-effectiveness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- DACC-coated wound dressing (Leukomed Sorbact)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple dressing could become a low-cost way to prevent infections after surgery, reducing complications and healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- This trial is completed but results may not show a clear benefit over standard care. The dressing only binds bacteria mechanically, so it may not work for all wound types or infection risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Academic Vascular Surgery Unit, Vascular Laboratory, Alderson House, Hull Royal Infirmary
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU3 2JZ, United Kingdom
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