Clinical trials: Chlorhexidine
Sepsis
Zambia Chlorhexidine Application Trial
This will be a cluster-randomized controlled trial to assess whether washing the umbilical cord with a disinfectant (4% chlorhexidine) helps to reduce neonatal deaths in Zambia when compared to the current standard of care, dry…
- Trial name
- ZamCAT (NCT01241318)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate (4%), Dry cord care
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 77,535 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Gynecologic Cancer
The HOPE Trial and the SMART Study
This research study is evaluating a new smartphone application named the "Helping Our Patients Excel (HOPE)" app with a Fitbit device. The SMART Study is a sub-study of the HOPE Trial.
- Trial name
- NCT03022032
- Testing
- Fitbit Zip, HOPE App, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Oral Hygiene
An Efficacy Study of Stain Control of a 67% Sodium Bicarbonate Containing Toothpaste on Chlorhexidine Tooth Staining
The aim of this study is to compare the stain effect on teeth of twice daily brushing with a 67% sodium bicarbonate containing toothpaste versus standard toothpaste (not containing sodium bicarbonate) for six weeks whilst using a…
- Trial name
- NCT01962493
- Testing
- Sodium bicarbonate/ Sodium Fluoride, Sodium fluoride, Chlorhexidine digluconate
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Trial of Cooling for Patients With Excel Cryo Cooling System in Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH)
The purpose of this study is to determine if cooling the neck of patients with ICH decreases brain temperature. In addition, the investigators will determine if the device improves the delivery of oxygen to the brain.
- Trial name
- CCSICH (NCT01933230)
- Testing
- Excel Cryo Cooling System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Dental Pulp Necrosis
Antimicrobial Efficacy of Four Different Irrigation Protocols
proper disinfection of root canal system before obturation is a must for long term success of endodontic treatment, therefore a proper irrigant is mandatory, therefore investigators are studying the antibacterial effects of 4…
- Trial name
- NCT03668899
- Testing
- irrigation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Surgical Site Infection
Use of 2% Chlorhexidine Cloths Reduce Surgical Site Infections
Use of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths pre-operatively and daily post-operatively jaw line to toes will decrease surgical site infections (SSI) by 30% when compared to patients who receive routine standard of care (use of…
- Trial name
- NCT02385708
- Testing
- 2% Chlorohexidine Gluconate Standard of Care, 2% Chlorohexidine Gluconate Chin to Toe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 163 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Propionibacterium Acnes
BPO vs Hibiclens Soap for Surgical Preparation
This is a randomized trial of benzoyl peroxide soap versus Hibiclens soap for surgical preparation. The objective is to determine whether benzoyl peroxide soap, commonly available in drug stores for over-the-counter acne…
- Trial name
- NCT04021524
- Testing
- Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Bar, Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Lentigines
A Single-Center 2-Arm Study for Lentigines on the Hands
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of two laser systems for improvement of lentigines on the hands.
- Trial name
- NCT02763072
- Testing
- Enlighten Laser, Excel V Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cutera Inc.
Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea, Papulopustular Rosacea
Excel V 532 nm KTP Laser for Treatment of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea & Papulopustular Rosacea
A single center prospective, randomized, controlled split face study comparing a 532nm KTP laser with a 595nm PDL for the treatment of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea and Papulopustular Rosacea.
- Trial name
- NCT02268474
- Testing
- 532nm KTP Laser vs 595nm Pulse Dye Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cutera Inc.
Preoperative Skin Preparation
Evaluating Safety and Effectiveness of Octenidine Dihydrochloride
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a topical antiseptic for preoperative skin preparation
- Trial name
- NCT03140254
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate, N,N'-(1,10-decanediyldi-1(4H)-Pyridinyl-4-ylidene)-Bis-(1-octanamine) Dihydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
Gingivitis
An Efficacy Study of Chlorhexidine Mouthwashes
The aim of this study is to compare subject gingival health after 6 weeks of twice daily use of a non-alcohol or alcohol containing mouthrinse and brushing compared to brushing only.
- Trial name
- NCT01751178
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate Mouthwash with Alcohol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate Mouthwash without Alcohol
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 324 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Bacterial Infection, Benign Neoplasm
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cleansing in Preventing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection and Acquisition of Multi-drug Resistant Organisms in Younger Patients With Cancer or Undergoing Donor Stem Cell Transplant
This randomized phase III trial studies chlorhexidine gluconate cleansing to see how well it works compared to control cleansing in preventing central line associated bloodstream infection and acquisition of multi-drug resistant…
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infection, Benign Neoplasm, Malignant Neoplasm, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01817075
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate Skin Cleanser, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Mild Soap Skin Cleanser
- Where
- 59 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers Through Cleaner Feet
Foot complications are among the most serious and costly complications of diabetes. People with diabetes have a 10-fold increased risk for a leg or foot amputation compared to those that do not have diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT03503370
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Dental Caries
Comparing Mouth Rinses (and Chewing Gum) in Regard to Streptococcus Mutans Reduction
This study compared four mouth rinses/chews for their ability to reduce Streptococcus Mutans after usage. The four that were compared were chlorhexidine gluconate (0.12%), sodium fluoride (0.05%), paraffin wax chewing gum (sugar…
- Trial name
- NCT02598778
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate (0.12%), Sodium Fluoride (0.05%), Paraffin wax chewing gum (sugar-free)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Colorectal Surgery
Efficacy Comparison of Two Preoperative Skin Antisepsis Preparations in Colorectal Surgery
Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the most common complications in the post-operative patient, and the second most common health care associated infection overall.
- Trial name
- NCT01233050
- Testing
- 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate/70% Isopropyl Alcohol, Iodine Povacrylex/74% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 802 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Surgical Site Infection, Unplanned Fracture-Related Reoperation
Pre-operative Aqueous Antiseptic Skin Solutions in Open Fractures
The prevention of infection is the single most important goal influencing peri-operative care of patients with open fractures. Standard practice in the management of open fractures includes sterile technique and pre-operative…
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Unplanned Fracture-Related Reoperation, Open Appendicular Fracture
- Trial name
- Aqueous-PREP (NCT03385304)
- Testing
- 10% povidone-iodine (1% free iodine) in purified water, 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) in purified water
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,638 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence
Chlorhexidine vs. Iodine for Vaginal Preparation in Urogynecologic Procedures
This is a randomized controlled trial to determine if there is a difference between chlorhexidine gluconate and povidone iodine vaginal preparations for urogynecological surgery post operative infections.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Gynecologic Disease
- Trial name
- CLNUP (NCT04048356)
- Testing
- Vaginal scrub, to be applied vaginally and perineally immediately prior to surgery.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Cesarean Section; Infection, Surgical Site Infection
Vaginal Preparation With Chlorhexidine-alcohol vs. Povidine-iodine vs. Saline
The purpose of this study is to see whether chlorhexidine is superior to povidine-iodine vaginal antisepsis at reducing bacteria colony counts in pregnant women by comparing three groups: vaginal washing with…
- Trial name
- NCT03640507
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine-alcohol, Povidine-iodine, Sterile saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Chlorhexidine Allergy, Infection
Pilot Study: Safety of Chlorhexidine (CHG) Baths in Patients Less Than 2 Months of Age
Literature provides overwhelming evidence supporting the use of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) a rapid onset, broad spectrum, topical antiseptic for reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Conditions
- Chlorhexidine Allergy, Infection, Rash
- Trial name
- NCT02326467
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Celeste Chandonnet
Surgical Preparation of the Vagina
Tolerance of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Vaginal Cleansing Solution
Conduct a randomized control study to compare the tolerance of 4% chlorhexidine gluconate/4% isopropyl alcohol versus povidone iodine vaginal cleansing solutions for surgical preparations of the vagina.
- Trial name
- NCT03305159
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, 4% Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University