Heart surgery patients may soon swab their own wounds at home
NCT ID NCT07200401
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether patients who had heart surgery can safely and effectively collect swabs from their own chest wounds at home. 43 adults were observed via video call as they swabbed themselves, then sent the samples to a lab. The goal was to see if this method is acceptable, safe, and could save money by reducing hospital visits.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could allow patients to monitor their own wounds at home, reducing hospital visits and catching infections earlier.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 43 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The method may not work for all wound types or patients.
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Locations
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Harefield Hospital
Harefield, UB9 6JH, United Kingdom
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Royal Sussex County Hospital
Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom