Can a gel stop infections after heart surgery? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07275307

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether applying Prontosan Wound Gel X during heart surgery can reduce the chance of wound infections. About 456 adults having planned heart surgery will receive the gel, and researchers will track infection rates during their hospital stay. The goal is to see if this simple addition to surgery can improve recovery and shorten hospital stays.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Surgical Wound Infection

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SURGICAL SITE INFECTION AFTER MAJOR SURGERY

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IRCCS Policlinico San Donato

San Donato Milanese, MI, 20097, Italy

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