Simple plastic ring may stop shoulder infections after surgery

NCT ID NCT06513182

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether a wound protector device can reduce bacterial contamination during shoulder replacement surgery. About 100 patients having a first-time shoulder replacement will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or the wound protector. The main goal is to see if the device lowers the number of positive bacterial cultures taken from the wound during surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Utah Orthopedics

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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