Light in the nose could stop surgical infections, new study finds

NCT ID NCT07189858

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 38 times

Summary

This study tested a new way to prevent infections after surgery by using a special light treatment inside the nose. 401 adults having major surgery received either this light therapy or standard care before their operation. The goal was to see if the light treatment could lower the number of surgical site infections within 30 days after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Foothills Medical Centre

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9, Canada

  • Rockyview General Hospital

    Calgary, Alberta, T2V 1P9, Canada

  • Royal Columbian Hospital

    New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 0A2, Canada

  • University of Alberta Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2X8, Canada

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