New software tracks germs in surgery to stop infections
NCT ID NCT04657185
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a software platform called OR PathTrac that monitors bacteria in operating rooms. The goal was to see if giving hospitals feedback on where germs spread could help reduce surgical site infections. Over 800 adults having surgery took part. The study focused on tracking Staphylococcus aureus and other harmful bacteria to improve cleaning and safety steps.
What this could mean
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Active substance
OR PathTrac software platform and bacterial collection system
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help hospitals reduce surgical site infections by improving infection control practices during surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely available. The intervention is a monitoring system, not a direct treatment, so its impact on infection rates may be limited.
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Georgetown University
Georgetown, District of Columbia, 20057, United States