Light in the nose may stop surgical infections

NCT ID NCT07189858

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tests a new way to prevent surgical site infections by using a special light treatment inside the nose before surgery. About 4,740 adults having major surgeries will either get this light treatment or standard care. The goal is to see if the light treatment reduces 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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