Clinical trials
Surgical Site Infection clinical trials
Below are recruiting surgical site infection clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 68 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07378683Recruiting
Predicting infection risk after brain or spinal tumor surgery
This study is building a tool to predict the risk of surgical site infection after brain or spinal tumor surgery. It may help you understand your personal infection risk before your procedure.
Beijing, PUMCAges Any age - NCT07423702Recruiting
Digital game to teach infection prevention to nursing students
This trial tests whether a digital game helps nursing students learn how to prevent surgical site infections better than traditional teaching. You would play an educational game and take tests to see if your knowledge improves.
VanAges 18 years+ - NCT07474194RecruitingPhase 4
Cleaning the vagina before c-section to prevent infection
This trial compares two ways to clean the vagina before a planned cesarean section to see which one better prevents infections after surgery. It may help you if you are having a planned c-section.
Banī SuwayfAges 18–40 - NCT07501897Recruiting
Cold plasma for healing cannula wounds in ECLS patients
This trial tests whether cold atmospheric plasma—a gentle, gas-based treatment—can help heal wounds where tubes enter the body for life support. It might offer a new way to care for these delicate spots.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07549880Recruiting
Ultrasound to detect infections after abdominal surgery
This study tests whether bedside ultrasound—a simple imaging tool used at your hospital bed—can help doctors spot surgical infections early after abdominal surgery. Catching infections sooner might help you recover faster and avoid serious complications.
Herlev, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07395518Enrolling by invitation
Drain placement in c-section for women with thick belly fat
This trial tests if placing a small drain under the skin during a cesarean section reduces surgical site infections in women with a belly fat thickness of 4 cm or more. It may help prevent infections and improve recovery.
Chon Buri, Changwat Chon BuriAges 18 years+ - NCT07355452Enrolling by invitation
Leg closure after heart bypass vein harvesting
This trial compares two ways of closing the leg after doctors remove a vein for heart bypass surgery. The goal is to see which method leads to better healing and fewer complications.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–70 - NCT07008040Enrolling by invitation
Silver dressing to prevent infection after heart surgery
This trial tests whether a special silver dressing placed on the surgical wound after heart surgery can prevent infections. If you are scheduled for heart surgery through a breastbone cut, you may be eligible to join.
JeddahAges 18 years+ - NCT06957236Enrolling by invitation
NICE Procedure for Benign Colon Disease
This trial tests a new minimally invasive surgery called the NICE procedure for treating benign left-sided colon diseases like diverticulitis or benign polyps. It aims to see if this approach leads to fewer infections and better recovery compared to standard surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06765655Enrolling by invitation
Blood sugar monitoring during surgery to prevent infections
This trial checks if monitoring and treating blood sugar levels during long surgeries can lower the risk of infections and other problems afterward. It is for adults having any surgery expected to last 2 hours or more.
Albany, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06312267Enrolling by invitation
Testing a special bandage to prevent wound infections after colon surgery
This trial tests a special bandage that uses a gentle electric charge to help prevent infections in surgical wounds. If you are having planned colon surgery for diverticulitis, polyps, or colon cancer, and you meet certain health requirements, you may be able to join.
Kissimmee, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT06201377Enrolling by invitation
Early healing after periodontal surgery
This trial looks at how well gum surgery incisions heal in the first days and weeks after the procedure. It may help people with gum disease who need surgery to control their condition.
Leioa, BiscayAges 18 years+ - NCT07379684RecruitingPhase 1
Amicidin-β for infected surgical or traumatic wounds
This trial tests a topical solution called Amicidin-β for people with infected surgical or traumatic wounds. It may help treat the infection without needing strong oral or IV antibiotics.
Torrance, CaliforniaAges 18–79 - NCT06869096Recruiting
Flushing liquid during colorectal cancer surgery
This trial compares two different liquids used to flush the surgical area during colorectal cancer surgery to see which one better prevents infections. If you are having surgery for colorectal cancer, you may be able to join.
Nanchong, SichuanAges 18–85 - NCT06780813Recruiting
High flow oxygen to reduce infections in obese gynecologic cancer patients
This trial tests whether giving high flow oxygen during and after surgery can lower the risk of infections in obese women with gynecological cancer. It may help improve recovery after surgery.
AthensAges 18–85 - NCT05571722RecruitingPhase 4
Antibiotic prevention for surgical site infections
This trial tests whether using linezolid or vancomycin before surgery can better prevent infections at the surgical wound in people at higher risk. You might be considered because you either can’t take certain standard antibiotics (beta-lactams) and/or may carry MRSA bacteria.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT04678154RecruitingPhase 3
Antibiotic trial for severe open fractures of the leg or foot
This trial tests a new way of giving antibiotics to people with severe open fractures in the leg, ankle, or foot. The goal is to see if it helps prevent infections after surgery.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18–64 - NCT05625373RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Antibiotic powder during groin surgery to prevent infection
This trial studies whether placing an antibiotic powder (vancomycin) directly in the surgical wound during groin lymph node surgery can lower the risk of surgical site infections. It may help reduce wound infections after surgery for vulvar dysplasia.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT03346694Recruiting
Testing a new chest dressing to prevent wound infections
This trial looks at whether a different dressing placed on the chest incision during certain heart surgeries can lower the risk of surgical wound infections. If you are having a sternotomy (a cut through the breastbone), this could help keep your incision cleaner while you heal.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07369700Enrolling by invitation
Mobile health tool for post-C-section checkups in rural Rwanda
This study tests a mobile health tool (used with a community health worker) to improve recovery checkups after a C-section. It may help women in rural areas get better follow-up care.
Kirehe, KireheAges 14 years+ - NCT07186634RecruitingPhase 4
Surgery recovery medicine platform trial
This trial tests different medicines to improve recovery after surgery. It includes adults having surgery that lasts at least 2 hours and requires an overnight hospital stay.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07735962Recruiting
Drain under skin after gynecologic cancer surgery
This study tests whether placing a small drain under the skin after a deep abdominal incision for gynecologic cancer surgery helps prevent wound problems. It may be a good fit if you have a thicker layer of belly fat and are having a planned surgery.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT05447559RecruitingPhase 4
Testing how long to give antibiotics after heart surgery
This study looks at how long patients should receive an antibiotic after certain types of heart surgery, to help prevent infections. It may help find the best “duration” of antibiotic prophylaxis after surgery through the breastbone (median sternotomy).
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05966961Recruiting
Compare two stitches to close surgical wounds
This trial compares two types of dissolvable stitches to close wounds after abdominal (belly) surgery done through open surgery or small incisions. It aims to see which stitch option works better or is safer for healing and recovery.
NaplesAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for surgical site infection?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 68 recruiting surgical site infection studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a surgical site infection trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a surgical site infection trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.