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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting Non-phase study NCT06731881

Assessing the Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy for Preventing Surgical Site Infections

Assessing the Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy for Preventing Surgical Site Infections — Recruiting • Non-phase study • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT06731881.

📅 12 Jun 2026 ⏱ 3 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
Phase
Non-phase study
NCT ID
NCT06731881
Sponsor
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Start
2025-06-04
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • Assessing the Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy for Preventing Surgical Site Infections — Recruiting • Non-phase study • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT06731881.
  • What is being tested: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) using the Steriwave™ ND System to prevent surgical site infections in patients undergoing nasal surgery, compared with control treatment using photosensitizer formulation alone.
  • Patient eligibility overview: Adults undergoing nasal surgery are recruited and randomly assigned to either PDT intervention or control group, with preoperative nasal swabbing in both arms to reduce bacterial colonisation before surgery.
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What This Trial Is Studying

This is a randomised, unblinded interventional device proof of concept pilot trial in which patients undergoing nasal surgery will be selected for either photodisinfection therapy (PDT) with the Steriwave™ ND System, or control with nares swabbed with 'photosensitizer formulation' preoperatively. This trial will primarily assess the safety and efficacy of nasal photodisinfection treatment in decreasing post-operative events in patients undergoing nasal surgery. After signing informed consent, and before surgery, participants will receive a baseline culture of the anterior nares to determine nasal bacterial colonization and will have a flexible nasendoscopy…

Eligibility Snapshot
  • : * Patients ≥ 16 years * Patients scheduled to undergo elective: * Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS) with or without adjunctive Septoplasty and/or Turbinoplasty * Septoplasty with or without adjunctive Turbinoplasty * Closed Septoplasty with or without adjunctive Turbinoplasty * Judged by the Investigator as suitable for participation in the study without safety concerns based on medical history and physical examination * Willing and able to provide written informed consent prior to participation in the clinical investigation * Willing and able to comply with all study related procedures

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