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Phase 3 N=335 Randomized Single-blind Other

Test for Pre Operative Skin Preparations

Topical Antisepsis

Enrolled (actual)
335
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2021
Primary outcome: Primary: log10 Reductions From Baseline for Each Test Parameter in CFU (Colony Forming Unit)/cm2 on Inguinal and Abdominal Sites — 3.51; 3.44; 3.15; 0.92 Average log10 reductions in CFU/cm2

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick (3 @ once). (Drug); CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v swab applied sequentially (Drug); Aqueous CHG 4% w/v applied according to mfr's directions (Drug); Sterile swabstick with sterile water (3 @ once) (Other); Sterile swabstick with sterile water (one-at-a-time) (Other)
Age
Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 16+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
C. R. Bard
Primary completion
Apr 2008

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
log10 Reductions From Baseline for Each Test Parameter in CFU (Colony Forming Unit)/cm2 on Inguinal and Abdominal Sites
3.51; 3.44; 3.15; 0.92; 0.97; 3.22

Summary

Compare 2 application techniques of ChloraPrep Swabstick--3 swabsticks at once versus 3 swabsticks used sequentially. Hibiclens applied according to the manufacturer's directions. Sterile swabsticks (wetted with sterile deionizd water) applied using the same method as the ChloraPrep Swabstick.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Subjects must read and sign an Informed Consent Form and be cooperative.
  • Subjects must be in good general health.
  • Subjects must have skin within 6 inches of the test site that is free of tattoos, dermatoses, abrasions, cuts, lesions, or other skin disorders.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Use of systemic or topical antimicrobials during the 2-week pretest conditioning period. This restriction includes but is not limited to shampoos, lotions, soaps, baby powders, and materials, such as solvents, acids, or alkalis.
  • A medical diagnosis of a physical condition, which would preclude participation such as: diabetes, hepatitis, an organ transplant, a medical surgical implant, or an immunocompromised system.
  • Any medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator would preclude participation.
  • Bathed in chemically treated pools or hot tubs 2 weeks prior to any microbial sampling.
  • Used UV tanning lamps 2 weeks prior to any microbial sampling.
  • Bathing or showering less than 48 hours prior to any microbial sampling.
  • Known sensitivity to chlorhexidine gluconate.
  • Known sensitivity to latex (rubber).
  • Known sensitivity to fragrances.
  • Pregnant or nursing.
  • Unwillingness to fulfill the performance requirements of the study.
  • Subjects who have completed part or all of the study will not be reentered in the study.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00799812). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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