Clinical trials: Chlorhexidine
Dental Caries
Microbiome Changes After Laser and Chlorhexidine Disinfection in Caries Removal
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of cavity disinfection with laser and chlorhexidine on the microbiome in cavities prepared using different caries removal methods.
- Trial name
- NCT06765330
- Testing
- CHX disinfection, Laser Disinfection, Tungsten carbide bur
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Gastroscopy
Chlorhexidine Mouthwash and Bacterial Contamination During Endoscopy
Background: Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) is a surgical technique that has been rapidly evolving over the last five years.
- Trial name
- NCT01154530
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Herlev Hospital
Vascular Access Complication, Device Related Infection
Novel Antimicrobial Dressing in Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVCs)
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a chlorhexidine impregnated dressing for peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) to the standard dressing currently used in general medical and surgical inpatient wards.
- Conditions
- Vascular Access Complication, Device Related Infection, Device Related Sepsis, Device Site Reactions
- Trial name
- ProP (NCT05741866)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate impregnated bordered polyurethane dressing, Standard bordered polyurethane dressing
- Where
- 3 sites in Australia, France
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Queensland
Diabetic Foot
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution at 0.125% vs Placebo for the Healing of Grade IIB Ulcers of Diabetic Foot
There is controversy regarding the utility of antiseptics in wound management for diabetic foot ulcer syndrome. The aim of this study is to assess chlorhexidine gluconate at 0.125% vs.
- Trial name
- NCT03209466
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate at 0.125%
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Guanajuato
Liver Tumors
The Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Pre - Disinfection Scrubbing in Preventing Surgical Site Infections for Hepatectomy Patients
To test whether pre - disinfection skin scrub with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate is more effective on the reduction of surgical site microbial colonization and subsequent infection than is normal saline.
- Trial name
- NCT01782573
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate, 0.9% Sodium Chloride
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital
Pilonidal Disease
Effect of Antiseptic Irrigations With 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Irrisept) Versus Normal Saline on Fasciocutaneous Flap-Based Closure of Pilonidal Disease
Pilonidal disease is a chronic condition that causes painful inflammation and infection near the top of the buttocks. Many patients require surgery, and one commonly used approach is a bilateral gluteal fasciocutaneous flap with…
- Trial name
- NCT07321704
- Testing
- Irrisept (0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate), Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Yosef Nasseri, MD
Arm Fracture, Surgical Site Infection
Chlorhexidine and/or Betadine Prep in Pediatric Arm Surgery Following Trauma
There have been numerous studies demonstrating surgical site infections that arise from contamination at time of surgery or by seeding from other sites in the body which arise from organisms normally found on the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT04225065
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, Betadine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Vascular Diseases
Comfort and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Chlorhexidine vs Betadine for Intravitreal Injections
The purpose of this prospective interventional study is to compare patient experience, ocular surface irritation, and bacterial colony counts and microbial spectrum between povidine iodine and aqueous chlorhexidine as ocular…
- Conditions
- Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Vascular Diseases, Proliferative Retinopathy, Retina Vein Occlusion
- Trial name
- NCT03571100
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, Povidine-Iodine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- MidAtlantic Retina
COVID-19
The Role of Chlorhexidine in Minimizing the Viral Load Among COVID-19 Patients
Existing evidence confirmed that saliva and oral cavity to be a reservoir for SARS-CoV-2. In dental clinic aerosol-producing-procedures pose a significant risk for transmission of the infection .
- Trial name
- NCT04941131
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine digluconate, povidone iodine
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdulaziz University
Dental Plaque and Gingivitis
The Comparative Effects of Using 0.12% Chlorhexidine and Silver Nanoparticles Mouthwashes in Medical Students
This double-blind, randomized intervention study aims to evaluate and compare the efficacy of 0.12% Chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash and Nano Silver (AgNPs) mouthwash.
- Trial name
- mouthwash (NCT06963788)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine 0,12%, 0,9% Chloride Sodium, Silver nanoparticles mouthwash
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Infection, Pneumonia
Perioperative Respiratory Care and Outcomes for Patients Undergoing High Risk Abdominal Surgery
PENGUIN is a pragmatic multi-center trial investigating the effects of pre-operative mouthwash and perioperative oxygen on the incidences of pneumonia and surgical site infection (SSI) following major abdominal surgery.
- Conditions
- Infection, Pneumonia, Surgical Site Infection, Wound Infection
- Trial name
- PENGUIN (NCT04256798)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine mouthwash, Oxygen
- Where
- 37 sites in Brazil, India and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 12,942 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Periodontal Diseases
Hyaluronic Gel vs Chlorhexidine in Periodontal Patients
This randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT) aims to evaluate the adjunctive efficacy of two domiciliary treatments in patients with periodontitis undergoing non-surgical periodontal therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT05312606
- Testing
- Aftoral Oral gel, Unidea Chlorhexidine digluconate mouthwash 0.20%
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Odor Levels of Study Arms
An Open Label, Blinded Assessor, Trial Comparing Odor Levels Due to Different Hygiene Methods With PrePexTM
The PrePex is a WHO prequalified medical device for adult male circumcision for HIV prevention. The Government of Rwanda was the first country to implement the PrePex and acts as the leading Center of Excellence providing…
- Trial name
- RMC-10 (NCT02153658)
- Testing
- Subjects cleaned the foreskin with soapy water using a syringe once a day., Subjects cleaned the foreskin with diluted chlorhexidine (1%) using a syringe once a day.
- Where
- Rwanda
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ministry of Health, Rwanda
Nosocomial Bacteremia, MRSA Colonization
Multicenter Trial of Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing to Reduce Nosocomial Infections
To determine if daily bathing with chlorhexidine impregnated washcloths will reduce the incidence of MRSA and VRE within an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or ward setting.
- Conditions
- Nosocomial Bacteremia, MRSA Colonization, MRSA Infection, VRE Colonization
- Trial name
- CBET (NCT00502476)
- Testing
- Bathing with Chlorhexidine Impregnated Washcloths
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14,000 people
- Sponsor
- Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center
High Caries Risk Patients, Antimicrobial Effect
Antibacterial Effect of Guava Leaves Extract Mouthwash Compared to Chlorhexidine Mouthwash in High Caries Risk Patients
This trial is to test the antibacterial effect of Guava leaves extract mouth wash compared to Chlorhexidine mouth wash in high caries risk patients. Also salivary pH and patient satisfaction to taste will also be tested.
- Conditions
- High Caries Risk Patients, Antimicrobial Effect, Salivary pH, Patient Satisfaction to Taste
- Trial name
- NCT03773094
- Testing
- Guava leaves extract, Chlorhexidine
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Plaque-Induced Gingivitis
Efficacy of Thymus Vulgaris Mouthwash in the Management of Biofilm-Induced Gingivitis
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a mouthwash made from thyme (Thymus vulgaris in its scientific name) helps improve gum health in people with plaque-induced gingivitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07905456
- Testing
- Thymus vulgaris mouthwash, Chlorhexidine 0,12%
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sulaimani
Chronic Generalized Periodontitis
Moxifloxacin in Situ Gel to Treat Periodontal Pocket.
In this Randomized clinical trial locally delivered moxifloxacin in situ gel was evaluated as an adjunct to scaling and root planing for efficacy in the treatment of chronic periodontitis and for short-term effects on the…
- Trial name
- NCT02016157
- Testing
- Moxifloxacin
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital
Peri-Implantitis
The Efficacy and Safety of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Chip (PerioChip®) in Therapy of Peri-implantitis
The objective of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of PerioChip® (Chlorhexidine gluconate chip) in the treatment of patients with Peri-implantitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02080403
- Testing
- 2.5 mg Chlorhexidine gluconate chip
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 290 people
- Sponsor
- Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd.
Healthcare Associated Infections
Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing and Infection Rates in Critically-ill Patients
Healthcare-associated infections are a major cause of morbidity among critically ill patients. Bathing critically ill patients with cloths impregnated with the broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent chlorhexidine-gluconate may…
- Trial name
- NCT02033187
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine bathing, Non-chlorhexidine bathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12,000 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Surgical Site Infection
The Use of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Impregnated Cloth Bathing in Preoperative Skin Preparation
To compare the use of towels impregnated with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in the traditional preoperative bath with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in preventing the occurrence of surgical site infection among patients undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT03813693
- Testing
- towels impregnated with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate, chlorhexidine gluconate 2% liquid
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo