Scientists hunt for infection predictors in blood and stool
NCT ID NCT04096885
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collects blood, urine, skin, and stool samples from over 1,200 surgery patients to see if changes in the body's chemistry can predict surgical site infections. The goal is to find a biological test that helps personalize surgical care. No treatment is being tested—only samples are taken before and after surgery.
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 could lead to a simple test to predict which patients are at risk of surgical site infections after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not find reliable predictors, and results may not apply to all hospitals or surgeries.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beldi Guido
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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