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Can a better bandage save lives on ECMO?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a special antiseptic dressing on the tubes that connect patients to an ECMO machine (a heart-lung bypass) can reduce serious infections. The trial involved 270 critically ill adults with heart or lung failure. Patients were randomly assigned to rec…
Matched conditions: INFECTIONS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:43 UTC
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Rural patients get Hospital-Level care at home in landmark trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving hospital-level care at home is a good option for adults in rural areas who are acutely ill with conditions like infections, heart failure, or COPD. 160 participants received care at home instead of in a hospital. The study looked at costs, readmis…
Matched conditions: INFECTIONS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:39 UTC
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New wound therapy may cut infections after emergency belly surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special wound vacuum (negative pressure therapy) works better than standard stitches to prevent surgical site infections in 50 patients who had emergency abdominal surgery for peritonitis. The goal was to see which method leads to faster, more reliable…
Matched conditions: INFECTIONS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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Cow colostrum shows promise in preventing Children's urinary tract infections
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a supplement made from cow's first milk (bovine colostrum) could prevent repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. Sixty children with a history of recurrent UTIs took the supplement. The goal was to see if it could reduce the number of new inf…
Matched conditions: INFECTIONS
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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Hernia surgery showdown: fewer fixation points may mean less pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 351 adults who had hernia repair surgery. Doctors compared using 3 small stitches versus 1 stitch to hold the mesh in place. The goal was to see which method caused less pain, fewer fluid collections, and fewer hernias coming back. Results were tracked for a …
Matched conditions: INFECTIONS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanchong Central Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:05 UTC
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New malaria drug shows promise in early human testing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new experimental malaria drug called MMV367 in 12 healthy adults. Participants were intentionally infected with a controlled dose of malaria parasites in a safe, monitored environment to see how well the drug worked and how safe it was. The goal was to underst…
Matched conditions: INFECTIONS
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Medicines for Malaria Venture • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:50 UTC
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Video education boosts hospital bathing compliance, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether showing hospital patients a short educational video improves how well they follow chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing instructions. CHG baths help prevent serious bloodstream infections from central lines. About 1000 adults took part. The goal was to s…
Matched conditions: INFECTIONS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:48 UTC