Investigating if the use of an antiseptic wipe can prevent catheter-associated infections in the community.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Catheter-associated infectionsUrinary tract infectionInfection - Studies of infection and infectious agentsPublic Health - Health service research
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12623000917639
- Lead Sponsor
- Avondale University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 32
Inclusion Criteria
• 18 years and older.
• Undertake intermittent catheterisation, either themselves (self-catheterisation) or by a caregiver or healthcare worker
• Are likely to be undertaking self-catheterisation for >12 months.
Exclusion Criteria
• Unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment.
• Hospital in-patient.
• Receiving palliative care.
• Less than 18 years old.
• Has a medical condition contraindicating them from participation, including a known allergy to any ingredient in the supplied product
• Fails sensitivity testing for chlorhexidine.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method