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.

Infections infectious disease staphylococcal infection Surgical Wound Infection

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centennial Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

  • HCA Brandon Florida

    Brandon, Florida, 33511, United States

  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

    Largo, Florida, 33770, United States

  • HCA Florida NorthSide Hospital

    St. Petersburg, Florida, 33709, United States

  • HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

    Trinity, Florida, 34655, United States

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake Hospital

    Webster, Texas, 77598, United States

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

    Kingwood, Texas, 77339, United States

  • Johnston Willis Hospital

    Richmond, Virginia, 23235, United States

  • Medical City Frisco Hospital

    Frisco, Texas, 75034, United States

  • Medical City Plano

    Plano, Texas, 75075, United States

  • Methodist Main Hospital and Landmark

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Methodist Metropolitan Hospital

    San Antonio, Texas, 78212, United States

  • Methodist Stone Oak

    San Antonio, Texas, 78258, United States

  • Swedish Medical Center

    Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States

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