Silver shield: could a simple dressing cut LVAD infections?
NCT ID NCT05163392
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a silver-coated dressing (Silverlon) could reduce infections where the LVAD driveline exits the body. Twenty-five adults with a new LVAD were randomly assigned to receive either the silver dressing or a standard one. Researchers tracked infection rates, comfort, and cost over a year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Silverlon (silver-plated biopatch)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could reduce the risk of serious infections in people with LVADs, improving their quality of life and reducing hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The dressing might not significantly lower infection rates.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UCSF Parnassus
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States