Pain clinic study reveals hidden infection dangers in epidural devices
NCT ID NCT07242560
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks back at 351 patients who had epidural catheters or ports placed for pain management over 23 years. Researchers want to find out how often infections happen and what factors, like how long the device stays in or where it's placed, increase the risk. The goal is to help doctors prevent infections and keep patients safer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help doctors better prevent infections in patients with epidural catheters or ports, improving patient safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective study looking at past records, so it can only find links, not prove causes. The results may not apply to other hospitals or settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Algology
Mersin, Mersin, 33110, Turkey (Türkiye)
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