Cold plasma zaps infections in life support Patients' wounds
NCT ID NCT07501897
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new, gentle treatment called cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) for wounds where tubes enter the body in patients on life support. These wounds often get infected and heal slowly. The study will compare standard wound care alone to standard care plus CAP to see if CAP reduces infection and speeds healing. About 65 adults on life support will take part.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 65 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Receiving extracorporeal life support (ECLS) * Presence of cannulation site wound requiring wound care Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing severe dermatological conditions at the cannulation site * Severe coagulopathy precluding local intervention * Concurrent receipt of other experimental wound treatments * Life expectancy \< 48 hours
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Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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