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Decolonization Efficacy of Polyhexanide Vs. Mupirocin

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Staphylococcus Aureus
Colonization, Asymptomatic
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06633588
Lead Sponsor
Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Brief Summary

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates the feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of a decolonization regimen using polyhexanide in reducing Staphylococcus aureus colonization in the preoperative phase of elective spine surgery, compared to the standard mupirocin and chlorhexidine regimen. The trial involves 24 participants randomized into two groups: one receiving polyhexanide and the other receiving mupirocin and chlorhexidine. The primary outcome is the randomization rate, with secondary outcomes including other feasibility outcomes, tolerability, and efficacy measures such as the reduction in S. aureus colony-forming units (CFUs) and changes in the nasal and skin microbiome composition.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age over 18 years
  • Scheduled for elective spinal surgery
  • Colonized with Staphylococcus aureus
  • Informed consent provided
Exclusion Criteria
  • Emergency spine surgery
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or mupirocin-resistant S. aureus
  • Known allergies to products used in the trial
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Recent antibiotic therapy (within 14 days)
  • Known non-compliance, substance abuse, or psychological disorders
  • Participation in another antimicrobial trial within the last 30 days

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Mupirocin and ChlorhexidineMupirocin and Chlorhexidine-
PolyhexanidePolyhexanide-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
randomization rateat study completion, an average of 2 years.

proportion of enrolled patients who were randomized

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
positive screening rateat study completion, an average of 2 years

proportion of screened patients who were eligible

recruitment rateat study completion, an average of 2 years

proportion of eligible patients who were enrolled

retention rateat study completion, an average of 2 years

treatment-specific proportion of participants remaining in the trial

adherence rateat study completion, an average of 2 years

treatment-specific proportion of participants completing the treatment

trial burdenfrom start of treatment until last visit, up to 10 days

NRS ranging from 0 - no burden to 10 very burdensome

tolerability of decolonization regimenday 5 of treatment

NRS ranging from 0 - well tolerable to 10 not tolerable

burden caused by side effectsday 5 of treatment

numeric rating scale (NRS) ranging from 0 - no burden to 10 very burdensome

willingness to participate in future main trialfrom start of treatment until last visit, up to 10 days

NRS ranging from 0 - very unlikely to 10 very likely

Staphylococcus aureus colonizationpre-treatment (-30days to -10days before surgery), post-treatment (first day after treatment), the day of discharge (within 3 to 5 days after treatment)

Staphylococcus aureus colony-forming units grown in cultures from nasal and skin swabs

The rate of mupirocin or oxacillin resistancepre-treatment (-30days to -10 days before surgery)

Proportion of Isolated Staphylococcus aureus Strains with Mupirocin or Oxacillin Resistance

The rate of treatment side effectsday 1-5 of treatment]

signs and symptoms during treatment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Swiss Paraplegic Centre

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Nottwil, Lucerne, Switzerland

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