Iodine-coated surgical drapes may cut infection risk in shoulder replacements
NCT ID NCT07721415
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether using iodine-impregnated drapes during shoulder replacement surgery lowers the chance of bacterial contamination. Adult men scheduled for a first-time total shoulder replacement will be randomly assigned to receive either standard drapes or iodine-impregnated drapes. A tissue sample taken after the implant is placed will be checked for bacterial growth. The goal is to see if the special drapes reduce the number of positive cultures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- iodine-impregnated drapes
- What this could lead to
- If effective, using iodine-impregnated drapes during shoulder replacement could lower the risk of surgical-site infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial focused on bacterial cultures, not actual infection rates. Results may not translate to fewer infections in practice.
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Locations
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Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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