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Pilot Trial of Preoperative Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Skin Preparation

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Surgery
Interventions
Drug: CHG
Registration Number
NCT02530528
Lead Sponsor
Medline Industries
Brief Summary

Pilot study to evaluate and compare activity of investigational preoperative preparation (2% CHG) with comparator (2% CHG).

Detailed Description

Evaluate and compare similar preoperative surgical preparations in healthy volunteers. Various application times were evaluated. Efficacy was assess using the Tentative Final Monograph (TFM) criteria.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
27
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
2% CHG 1 minCHGsingle administration, 1 min application time
2% CHG 2 minCHGsingle administration, 2 min application time
2% CHG 3 minCHGsingle administration, 3 min application time
Comparator 2% CHGCHGSingle administration, Marketed CHG
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Log Reduction of Bacterial Flora on Abdomen and Groin Sites10 min, 6 hr and 8 hr

Evaluate the Log Reduction of Normal Flora at various sites and timepoints

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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