New software fights surgical infections by tracking hidden bacteria
NCT ID NCT04657185
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested a software platform called OR PathTrac that tracks how bacteria spread during surgery. The goal was to help hospitals improve their cleaning and infection control steps to lower the risk of surgical site infections. Over 800 adults having surgery took part. The study measured whether the software helped reduce the spread of Staphylococcus aureus and other harmful bacteria in the operating room.
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Georgetown University
Georgetown, District of Columbia, 20057, United States
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