Can your immune cells predict a surgical infection?
NCT ID NCT04773457
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is looking at how certain white blood cells (neutrophils) behave in patients having spine or abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if differences in these cells can help explain why some patients get infections after surgery. Researchers will compare the immune cell profiles of 220 patients who do and do not develop surgical site infections.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify patients at higher risk for surgical site infections, leading to better prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change patient care, and results may not apply to all surgical patients.
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hopsital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States