Clinical trials: Chlorhexidine
Catheter-related Bloodstream Infection
Reducing Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in the ICU With a Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Sponge (BIOPATCH)
We proposed to perform a prospective randomized controlled trial to study the effect of the use of a commercially-available chlorhexidine-impregnated sponge (Biopatch) as part of central venous catheter care on catheter-related…
- Trial name
- NCT00548132
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine-impregnated foam dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,088 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Drying Time
Chlorhexidine Drying Time
Before a patient gets a spinal/epidural, their lower back is cleaned with an antiseptic solution diluted in alcohol called ChloraPrep. ChloraPrep must completely dry before starting the anesthetic procedure.
- Trial name
- Chlorhexidine (NCT02095535)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Hemodialysis Catheter Infection
Chlorhexidine Dressings for Hemodialysis Catheter Exit Site Care: Comparative Study
The objective of this study is to compare the rate of hemodialysis catheter-related infections according to the treatment regimen: chlorhexidine gluconate dressing or chlorhexidine solution.
- Trial name
- NCT05855616
- Testing
- Group "chlorhexidine dressing", Group "solution"
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
Surgical Site Infections, Post Operative Complication
2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Skin Cloths to Prevent SSI in Spine Surgery Patients
Surgical site infection (SSI) following spinal surgery is a frequent complication and results in higher morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- DeSSI (NCT02490631)
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Effect of Chlorhexidine on the Oral and Lung Microbiota in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Determine the effect of twice-daily chlorhexidine oral rinse on oral and lung microbiota biomass in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with chronic bronchitis.
- Trial name
- CLIMB (NCT02252588)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Neonatal Sepsis, Low Birth Weight
Safety of Skin Cleansing With Chlorhexidine in Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants
The purpose of this study is to examine if single skin cleansing with 0.25% chlorhexidine affects skin condition, temperature, and bacterial colonization in stable preterm (28-36 weeks gestational age) low birth weight (1001-2000…
- Trial name
- NCT00947518
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, Normal saline
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection
Preoperative Application of Chlorhexidine to Reduce Infection With Cesarean Section After Labor
Surgical site infections (SSI) are the second most common cause of nosocomial infections accounting for 15% of all nosocomial infections among hospitalized patients and 38% of nosocomial infections in surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection, Nosocomial Infection
- Trial name
- PRACTICAL (NCT03423147)
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloth, 4% Chlorhexidine gluconate vaginal scrub
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Angela Bianco
Topical Antisepsis
Test for Pre Operative Skin Preparations
Compare 2 application techniques of ChloraPrep Swabstick--3 swabsticks at once versus 3 swabsticks used sequentially. Hibiclens applied according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Trial name
- NCT00799812
- Testing
- CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick (3 @ once)., CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v swab applied sequentially, Aqueous CHG 4% w/v applied according to mfr's directions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 335 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
Surgery
Preoperative Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth on Healthy Volunteers
Evaluate the effects of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) cloth on the reduction of bacteria on the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT02526667
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate, DynaHex-2, Vehicle
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medline Industries
Human Microbiome
Cultures Before and After Decolonization in Community Dwelling Adults With Current S. Aureus Colonization
The investigators propose to study the microbiome of the nose, throat and three skin sites in a population without current exposure to the healthcare environment: 80 community dwelling adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04222699
- Testing
- Mupirocin calcium ointment, 2%, Topical Chlorhexidine, 4%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Skin Diseases, Surgical Site Infection
Effectiveness of Preoperative Surgical Scrubbing Using Clorhexidine Digluconate and Parachlorometaxylenol (ECP)
Despite the wide variety of products and antiseptic agents, no agent is ideal for every situation. The investigators would like to evaluate the difference in reducing bacterial load, using 4% chlorhexidine digluconate and 3%…
- Trial name
- ECP (NCT02500758)
- Testing
- Preparatory handwash, Preoperative surgical scrubbing using 3% PCMX, Preoperative surgical scrubbing using 4% CHG
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo
Chronic Coronary Occlusion, Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease
EXCEL Clinical Trial
To establish the safety and efficacy of the commercially approved XIENCE Family Stent System (inclusive of XIENCE PRIME, XIENCE V, XIENCE Xpedition and XIENCE PRO [for use outside the United States [OUS] only]) in subjects with…
- Conditions
- Chronic Coronary Occlusion, Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease, Stent Thrombosis, Vascular Disease
- Trial name
- EXCEL (NCT01205776)
- Testing
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, CABG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,905 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Infection, Spinal Injuries
The Value of Home Chlorhexidine Pre-Surgical Wash Before Spine Surgery
The study team hypothesizes that at-home cleansing of the surgical site with chlorhexidine wipes provide no added benefit to decreasing microbial activity or preventing surgical site infections.
- Trial name
- NCT02767427
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine Wipes, No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Surgical Skin Preparation
Single Dose CHG Pharmacokinetic Study
A single 2% topical application of ReadyPrep® CHG was applied on either the abdomen (Treatment-1) or the groin (Treatment-2) whereas Treatment-3 consisted of a control treatment where the same procedure as Treatment-1 and -2 was…
- Trial name
- NCT03331263
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medline Industries
Postoperative Wound Infection
Efficacy Study of Antiseptic Preoperative Scrubs in Prevention of Postoperative Infections
Most cases of infection of clean-contaminated wounds (wounds without gross spillage of organisms from the gastrointestinal tract) are thought to originate from the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT00290290
- Testing
- chlorhexidine-alcohol, Povidone-Iodine
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 849 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Surgery
Preoperative Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth on Healthy Subjects
Evaluate the effects of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) cloth on the reduction of bacteria on the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT02222896
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Vehicle, DynaHex-2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 347 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medline Industries
Cross Infection, Pneumonia, Ventilator-associated
Trial of 2% Chlorhexidine Bathing on Nosocomial Infections in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit
This prospective, randomized, controlled trial will compare the incidence of nosocomial infections (composite of primary bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and…
- Conditions
- Cross Infection, Pneumonia, Ventilator-associated, Catheter-related Infections, Infection Due to Indwelling Urinary Catheter
- Trial name
- NCT01640925
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate, Standard bathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Joshua Swan
Periodontitis, Wound Healing
Effectiveness of Three Different Mouthrinses in Dental Plaque Control and Early Wound Healing
Aim: This study compared the effectiveness of three different mouthrinses (alcohol and non-alcohol chlorhexidine, alkyl dimethyl glycine / alkyl dimethyl amine oxide - C31G) in plaque control and early wound healing…
- Trial name
- NCT03119831
- Testing
- Alcohol-based Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%, Alcohol-free Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%, C31G
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Surgery
Pilot Trial of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Preoperative Skin Preparation
Pilot study to evaluate and compare activity of CHG preoperative preparation with comparator CHG
- Trial name
- NCT02530554
- Testing
- CHG
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medline Industries
Infectious Diseases
Residual Effect of Chlorhexidine-alcohol Compared to Triclosan-alcohol
Currently there are few options for skin antisepsis, commercially antiseptic triclosan is mainly used. To have more options, this study is necessary, where investigators will determine the residual effect of 2% chlorhexidine in…
- Trial name
- NCT01762904
- Testing
- Bacterial culture of the prepared skin's areas with two antiseptics and two controls, Preparing skin's areas to be tested with two antiseptics and two controls
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Guanajuato