Special dressing may slash infection risk for kids in intensive care
NCT ID NCT07175116
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests whether a special antimicrobial dressing can prevent central line-related bloodstream infections in children in intensive care. About 250 children will be randomly assigned to receive either the germ-killing dressing or a standard one. Researchers will track infections, skin reactions, and how often dressings need changing.
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Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío - Hospital Infantil
RECRUITINGSeville, Sevilla, 41004, Spain
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
What this could mean
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Active substance
Chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated transparent dressing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple way to reduce dangerous bloodstream infections in critically ill children.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 250 participants, so results may not apply everywhere. The dressing could also cause skin irritation in some children.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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