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Colonization, AsymptomaticNCT05617729

A Clinical Simulation Study of a Test Material on the Anterior Nares

A study testing Saline applied via swab and Povidone-iodine based gel in people with Colonization, Asymptomatic, run by Center for Innovation and Research Organization at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The objective of this study is simulate the clinical use of a test material within a 24h window. Efficacy will be simulated as the capacity of the material to reduce or clear the anterior nares bacterial population from opportunistic pathogens (e.g. Staphylococcus Aureus, Escherichia Coli, etc). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Colonization, Asymptomatic
What is being tested?
Saline applied via swab and Povidone-iodine based gel
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
7 Mar 2022to 31 Mar 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subject is male or female between 18 to 55 years of age;
  • Subject has normal nasal passage;
  • Subject has not history of chronic nasal passage disease (chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis).
  • Subject is willing to have materials applied and follow the protocol;
  • Subject agrees to avoid exposure of the test sites to any chemical product and to refrain from touching the area of application.
  • Subject agrees to refrain from getting the application site wet and scrubbing or washing the test area with soap or applying powders, lotions or personal care products to the area during the course of the study;
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  • Subject agrees not to introduce any new cosmetic or toiletry products during the study;
  • Subject is dependable and able to follow directions as outlined in the protocol and anticipates being available for all study visits;
  • Subject is willing to participate in all study evaluations;
  • Subject is in generally good health;
  • Subject understands and is willing to sign an Informed Consent Form

Who cannot join

  • Female subject is pregnant, nursing, planning a pregnancy, or not using adequate birth control;
  • Subject has a chronic nasal disease (e.g sinusitis, rhinitis);
  • Subject has a bleeding disorder, immunologically compromised, recent illness/vaccination or currently febrile;
  • Subject reports a history of allergies to antiseptics;
  • Subject is currently taking certain medications which, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, may interfere with the study;
  • Subject has known allergies to skin treatment products or cosmetics, toiletries, and/or topical drugs

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Center for Innovation and Research Organization

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

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About this study

The objective of this study is simulate the clinical use of a test material within a 24h window. Efficacy will be simulated as the capacity of the material to reduce or clear the anterior nares bacterial population from opportunistic pathogens (e.g. Staphylococcus Aureus, Escherichia Coli, etc).

Being tested
Saline applied via swab, Povidone-iodine based gel
Medical subject headings
Asymptomatic Infections

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Saline applied via swabOther

    sterile saline applied via swab

  • Povidone-iodine based gelOther

    gel applied via swab

Study groups in NCT05617729
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
SalinePlacebo comparatorthis treatment consists of sterile saline that is applied to the nares using a swab
Receives: Other: Saline applied via swab
Povidone-iodine based gelActive comparatorthis treatment consists of a Povidone-Iodine based gel that is applied to the nares using a swab
Receives: Other: Povidone-iodine based gel

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Colony Forming Units

    Measured: up to 24 hours following application

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Nov 2022
  2. Study start7 Mar 2022
  3. Primary completion18 Mar 2022
  4. Study completion31 Mar 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
50 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05617729
Sponsor's protocol ID
Povinez001
Status last verified
Nov 2022
First submitted
8 Nov 2022
Last updated
15 Nov 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Fernandez-Rodriguez D, Cho J, Chisari E, Citardi MJ, Parvizi J. Nasal microbiome and the effect of nasal decolonization with a novel povidone-iodine antiseptic solution: a prospective and randomized clinical trial. Sci Rep. 2024 Jul 20;14(1):16739. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-46792-8.

    PubMed 39033201

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Saline applied via swab and Povidone-iodine based gel in people with Colonization, Asymptomatic, run by Center for Innovation and Research Organization at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 11 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Nov 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Colony Forming Units (time frame: up to 24 hours following application). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05617729, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Nov 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 1 Nov 2026.

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