Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Postoperative Skin Disinfection With Chlorhexidine on Bacterial Colonization
Lead Sponsor:
Linkoeping University
Conditions:
Surgical Site Infection
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
A double-blinded, controlled study was conducted at one county hospital in Sweden. Patients were randomly assigned, skin samples were collected at four times; baseline, preoperative, after interventio...
Detailed Description
METHOD Study design This was a double blinded, controlled, block-randomized intervention study with random allocation to Chlorhexidine- group or Sodium Chloride- group. Sample and setting Participan...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult patients over 18 years, scheduled for primary elective shoulder arthroplasty surgery.
Exclusion
- Exclusion criteria were previous allergic reaction or perceived adverse effects of chlorhexidine, prolonged treatment with cortisone (\>5 mg), antibiotic treatment within 14 days prior to scheduled surgery, skin disease or ongoing skin infection.
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Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 10 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 20 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06114459
Start Date
August 10 2019
End Date
March 20 2023
Last Update
November 2 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Ryhov Hospital
Jönköping, Småland, Sweden, 60221