Do you really need sterile gloves for wound care? small study investigates
NCT ID NCT07436065
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study looked at whether using clean non-sterile gloves for wound dressing after orthopedic surgery is as safe as using sterile gloves. Twenty-five patients were randomly assigned to one of two dressing techniques. The main goal was to compare infection rates within six weeks after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that clean non-sterile gloves are as safe as sterile gloves for wound dressing, potentially reducing costs and waste.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to larger or different patient groups. The study is already completed, so no new data is being collected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hamad Medical Corporation, Surgical Specialty Center
Doha, Qatar
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