Status:
COMPLETED
RBG: Regular, Bare, Gel: Does Type of Nail Polish Affect Bacterial Counts After Surgical Scrubbing?
Lead Sponsor:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Conditions:
Bacterial Infections
Surgical Site Infection
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate if type of nail polish (gel polish or regular polish) has an effect on the number of bacterial colonies on finger nails after surgical scrubbing. Par...
Detailed Description
Potential participants will be identified by word of mouth, flyers and institutional networking. Once a participant agrees to enroll, they will have each type of nail polish placed on a single finger ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthcare provider who provides patient care
Exclusion
- Active dermatitis or other skin abnormality
- Allergy to chlorhexidine scrub soap
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 28 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 31 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
53 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05210920
Start Date
May 28 2021
End Date
May 31 2023
Last Update
August 4 2023
Active Locations (1)
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UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27516