Silver gel takes on purell in hand bacteria showdown
NCT ID NCT00659204
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a silver nanoparticle gel (SilvaSorb®) could kill bacteria on hands better than a common alcohol-based hand gel (Purell). Healthy volunteers had their hands seeded with a harmless bacteria, then used one of the gels. The trial was terminated early and only included 22 people, so the results are not conclusive.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Silver nanoparticle gel (SilvaSorb®)
What this could lead to
If effective, this gel could offer an alternative to alcohol-based hand sanitizers for reducing bacteria on hands.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 22 participants, so results are limited. It is a small pilot study, not a large-scale test.
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Locations
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Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma, Washington, 98431, United States