Can extra oxygen during surgery stop wound infections?
NCT ID NCT07186634
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether giving patients 30%, 50%, or 80% oxygen during and right after major surgery can reduce wound infections and other complications. About 7,800 adults having surgery lasting at least 2 hours will take part. The goal is to find the best oxygen level to improve recovery and reduce infections.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oxygen
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that giving more oxygen during surgery lowers the chance of wound infections and helps patients recover faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 4 study, but results may not apply to all surgeries. Higher oxygen might also increase lung complications, so the risks are being carefully weighed.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Alfred
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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Wellington Hospital
RECRUITINGWellington, NZ, 6012, New Zealand
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