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New bandage could slash infection risk for kids in ICU

NCT ID NCT07175116

Prevention Sponsor: University of Seville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special antimicrobial dressing can reduce bloodstream infections from central venous catheters in children in intensive care. About 250 children will be randomly assigned to receive either the antimicrobial dressing or a standard one. The main goal is to see if the special dressing lowers infection rates.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated transparent dressing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple way to lower the risk of serious bloodstream infections in children with central lines.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 250 participants, so results may not apply everywhere. The dressing could also cause skin irritation in some children.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

250 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

2 months to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Admission to paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) * Central venous catheter placement (central or peripherally inserted) * Informed consent obtained from parent/legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Known immunological disorders * Neutropenia (\<500/mm³) * Pre-existing colonisation or infection with multidrug-resistant organisms

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial infectious disease with sepsis Catheter-Related Infections Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Bloodstream infection Catheter-related infections Central venous catheters Pediatric intensive care units

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío - Hospital Infantil

    Seville, Sevilla, 41004, Spain

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