N/A
Completed N=80
Skin Prep to Reduce Postoperative Shoulder Infection
Shoulder Infection
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02510144 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
80
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Skin Swab and Culture With Colony Forming Units (CFUs) — 39; 51; 35; 22 negative skin cultures — p=0.68
Summary
Propionibacterium acnes is the most common pathogen identified from a surgical site infection in the shoulder. Standard skin preps do not prevent this type of infection. Patients will undergo either a chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide prep in days leading up to surgery. Bacterial burden will be determined at the time of surgery.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Skin Swab and Culture With Colony Forming Units (CFUs) |
39; 51; 35; 22 | 0.68 |
| SECONDARY Surgical Site Infection That Requires Antibiotics |
0; 0 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age >18
- Indicated for shoulder surgery
Exclusion Criteria
- History of previous shoulder infection
- Allergy to Chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide
- Current use of anti-acne medicine around the shoulder
- Patient is pregnant or concerned about pregnancy
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02510144). 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. Informational only — not medical advice.