C. R. Bard

This study tested whether a special catheter coated with silver nitrate is better than the usual catheter for treating fluid buildup in the chest caused by cancer. The goal was to see if the new catheter could seal the space around the lung and prevent fluid from coming back. The…

This study tested different ways to clean skin before surgery to lower the risk of infection. Healthy volunteers had their skin treated with ChloraPrep or Hibiclens, and the number of bacteria was measured. The goal was to see which method worked best at reducing germs.

This study tested whether a cloth with a special antiseptic (octenidine) can reduce germs on the skin before surgery better than standard cloths. About 145 healthy adults took part. The goal was to see if the new cloth is safe and effective for preventing infections during surger…

This study tested a new device called the FLEX System that creates a connection between an artery and a vein (AV fistula) through a small tube inserted into a blood vessel. The goal was to see if this method is safe and works well for people with chronic kidney disease who need d…

This study tested a new device called FLEX-1 in 17 adults with advanced chronic kidney disease who need hemodialysis. The device is used to create a special connection between an artery and a vein (called an arteriovenous fistula) to make dialysis easier. The main goal was to see…

This study tested a special balloon coated with sirolimus, a drug that helps keep arteries open, in 34 people with peripheral artery disease (narrowed leg arteries). The goal was to see if the balloon is safe and works well to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms like leg pain.…

This study tested a new device that creates a connection between an artery and a vein in the arm for dialysis, without major surgery. It involved 24 adults with kidney failure who needed dialysis. The goal was to see if the procedure worked and to track any side effects over the …

This study tested a device called everlinQ that creates a connection between an artery and a vein in the arm, making it easier to perform hemodialysis. Thirty-two adults with kidney failure who needed dialysis took part. The main goals were to see if the connection matured proper…

This study tested how well a skin cleaner called ChloraPrep One-Step kills bacteria on the skin before surgery. 27 healthy adults took part. Researchers measured bacteria levels before and 10 minutes after applying the cleaner. The goal was to see if the cleaner reduces bacteria …

This study looked at how well PureWick external catheters work for healthy teenagers aged 12 to 21. Researchers measured how much urine the device captured and how comfortable it felt. The goal was to see if these catheters are a good option for teens who need them.

This study tested how much of the germ-killing chemical chlorhexidine and a related substance called PCA remained in special dressings after 7 days on healthy volunteers. The goal was to understand the dressing's contents, not to treat any disease. 45 healthy adults participated,…

This study looked at whether the method of applying antiseptic to the skin before surgery changes how well it kills germs. 122 healthy adults had two different antiseptics applied in different ways. The goal was to see which method reduced bacteria the most on the skin.

This study tested how well a specific skin cleaner (ChloraPrep One-Step Frepp) kills bacteria before an injection. 25 healthy adults had the cleaner applied to their skin, and researchers measured bacteria levels 30 seconds and 10 minutes later. The goal was to see if the cleaner…