Can a flash of UV light stop surgical infections?

NCT ID NCT07600463

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: Ville Leinonen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether shining UVC light on the surgical area during brain surgery can prevent wound infections. 75 adults with normal pressure hydrocephalus who need a shunt will be randomly assigned to receive real UVC light or a sham device. The researchers will check for germs in the wound and monitor for any harm to the skin.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: UVC light (270nm) from a device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce surgical infections without drugs.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 75 patients. The UVC light might not reduce infections and could harm healthy tissue.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hydrocephalus normal pressure hydrocephalus

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HYDROCEPHALUS

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Locations

Kuopio University Hospital

Kuopio, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210, Finland

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