Phase 2
Completed N=50
A Double-blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating Effect of Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Cloth vs Placebo Cloth Baths on the Incidence of Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections in Outpatient Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Stem Cell Transplant Complications
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03030989 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
50
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Participants With Primary Blood Stream Infections — 1; 2 Participants
Summary
This study evaluates the use of 2% CHG washcloths in an outpatient setting for adults after hematopoietic stem cell transplant in prevention of central line associated blood stream infections. Half of the participants will use 2% CHG washcloths and other half will use placebo washcloths.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Participants With Primary Blood Stream Infections |
1; 2 | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Participants With Clinical (Culture-negative) Sepsis |
0; 0 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Admitted to the University of Chicago Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit for transplant
- Age 18 and up
Exclusion Criteria
- Experienced an allergy or rash related to use of chlorhexidine washcloths or other chlorhexidine products
- Extensive open wounds
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03030989). 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.