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Pilot Trial of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Preoperative Skin Preparation

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Surgery
Interventions
Drug: CHG
Registration Number
NCT02530554
Lead Sponsor
Medline Industries
Brief Summary

Pilot study to evaluate and compare activity of CHG preoperative preparation with comparator CHG

Detailed Description

Evaluate and compare similar preoperative surgical preparations in healthy volunteers. Efficacy was assess using Tentative Final Monograph (TFM) criteria.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
14
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy
  • No dermatological conditions
Exclusion Criteria
  • Sensitivity to CHG
  • Sensitivity to natural latex rubber or adhesive skin products

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CHG ClothCHG3 min application time
Comparator CHGCHGMarketed 2% CHG
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Log Change in Bacterial Flora on Abdomen and Groin10 min, 6 hr and 8 hr

Change was calculated as the baseline time point minus the later time points over an 8 hour period.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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