Preventing bacterial infections after surgery
The BASIC trial: Improving implementation of evidence-based approaches and surveillance to prevent bacterial transmission and infection
This project aims to find the best ways to stop serious bacterial infections from happening to patients after surgery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11098544 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many patients face a risk of infection after surgery, which can lead to longer hospital stays and other serious problems. This project is looking for the most effective methods to reduce the spread of common bacteria like MRSA and others that cause these infections. Researchers will test different combinations of improved hand hygiene, better care for medical tubes, cleaner environments, and patient treatments to reduce bacteria on the skin. The goal is to identify a comprehensive approach that significantly lowers the chance of developing an infection after an operation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who are undergoing surgery and are at risk for bacterial infections could potentially benefit from the improved practices developed through this project.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing surgery or those not at risk for these specific bacterial infections would not directly benefit from this particular project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could significantly reduce the risk of serious infections for patients undergoing surgery, leading to safer recoveries and fewer complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous efforts using multi-faceted approaches have shown significant reductions in surgical site infections caused by specific bacteria like S. aureus.
Where this research is happening
Hanover, United States
- Dartmouth College — Hanover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Jeremiah R — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Brown, Jeremiah R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.