Could extra oxygen during surgery prevent wound infections?
NCT ID NCT06108791
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares giving 80% oxygen versus 33% oxygen during liver or gallbladder surgery to see if higher oxygen levels reduce surgical site infections. About 146 adults having planned abdominal surgery lasting over two hours will take part. Researchers will track infections for 30 days after surgery and also watch for any lung problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oxygen (80% vs 33% inspired fraction)
- What this could lead to
- If higher oxygen works, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to lower infection risk after abdominal surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. Higher oxygen may not reduce infections and could increase lung complications.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assiut University
Asyut, 71515, Egypt
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