Ethiopian surgery infection study aims to save lives and limbs

NCT ID NCT07647796

First seen Jun 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Summary

This study tests a safety bundle—staff training, checklists, and audits—to prevent surgical site infections after emergency C-sections and open leg fracture repairs in Ethiopia. About 1,000 patients at public hospitals will be followed for 2 years to measure infection rates and daily functioning. The goal is to reduce infections and antibiotic resistance in life-saving surgeries.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Tikkur Anbessa

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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