Nasal light zaps infection risk before surgery
NCT ID NCT06702878
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to prevent surgical site infections by using a special light treatment inside the nose just before surgery. Over 4,700 adults having major surgeries like heart, spine, or joint replacement took part. The goal was to see if this light therapy reduces infections within 30 days after surgery compared to standard care.
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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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Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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HCA Brandon Florida
Brandon, Florida, 33511, United States
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HCA Florida Largo Hospital
Largo, Florida, 33770, United States
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HCA Florida NorthSide Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33709, United States
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HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
Trinity, Florida, 34655, United States
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HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake Hospital
Webster, Texas, 77598, United States
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HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Kingwood, Texas, 77339, United States
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Johnston Willis Hospital
Richmond, Virginia, 23235, United States
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Medical City Frisco Hospital
Frisco, Texas, 75034, United States
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Medical City Plano
Plano, Texas, 75075, United States
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Methodist Main Hospital and Landmark
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Methodist Metropolitan Hospital
San Antonio, Texas, 78212, United States
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Methodist Stone Oak
San Antonio, Texas, 78258, United States
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Swedish Medical Center
Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States
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