Silver dressing may shield Kids' skin after tracheostomy

NCT ID NCT07392294

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Acibadem Atasehir Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a silver-impregnated foam dressing prevents skin complications better than a standard foam dressing in children who had a tracheostomy. Fifty children were randomly assigned to one of the two dressings and followed for one month. The goal was to see which dressing leads to fewer infections, pressure sores, or other skin issues around the tracheostomy site.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Silver-impregnated foam dressing
What this could lead to: If silver-impregnated foam dressing proves better, it could become a simple, low-cost way to prevent painful skin problems in children with tracheostomies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center trial with only 50 children. Results may not apply to all hospitals or age groups, and the benefit over standard care may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

decubitus ulcer Surgical Wound

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PRESSURE ULCER (PU) SURGICAL WOUND TRACHEOSTOMY COMPLICATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Acibadem Atasehir Hastanesi

Istanbul, Ataturk Mahallesi, 34660, Turkey (Türkiye)

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