Clinical trials: Colonization
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
Atopic Dermatitis
The Impact of Treating Staphylococcus Aureus Infection and Colonization on the Clinical Severity of Atopic Dermatitis
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infection is perceived not only as a common secondary complication of atopic dermatitis (AD), but also as a culprit in the worsening of this condition.
- Trial name
- NCT00179959
- Testing
- Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) baths, Mupirocin ointment, Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
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
Infection, Pregnancy
Effects of Oral Probiotic Supplementation on Group B Strep (GBS) Rectovaginal Colonization in Pregnancy
The investigators wish to determine if oral probiotic supplementation during the second half of pregnancy decreases maternal GBS recto-vaginal colonization at 35-37 weeks' gestational age, thereby decreasing need for maternal…
- Trial name
- NCT01479478
- Testing
- Probiotic dietary supplement
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
MRSA
Stop Community MRSA Colonization Among Patients
This research is being done to learn more about an approach to remove Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in patients who are carriers of the bacteria in outpatient settings and among their household members and…
- Trial name
- SUSTAIN (NCT02029872)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate soap, Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse, Mupirocin calcium 2 % ointment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Nasal Carriers of Staphylococcus Aureus
Clearance of Nasal Staphylococcus Aureus With Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that lives commonly in the anterior nostrils, is seen in about 30% of healthcare workers. Applying mupirocin ointment, a prescription, to the nostrils twice daily for 5 days is the current…
- Trial name
- NCT00997139
- Testing
- Neosporin (polymyxin B 5,000units, bacitracin 400 units, neomycin 3.5mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Hand Eczema, Foot Eczema
Treatment of Staphylococcus Aureus Colonization in Hand Eczema
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease characterized by itching and eczematous lesions. In adults, eczema commonly localizes to the hands or feet.
- Trial name
- NCT01591785
- Testing
- Retapamulin 1% ointment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Gary Goldenberg
Staphylococcal Skin Infections, Abscesses
Staphylococcus Aureus Decolonization Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether measures to eliminate the Staph germ from the skin of the index patient (with a special ointment and soap) are more effective when performed by everyone in the household rather…
- Conditions
- Staphylococcal Skin Infections, Abscesses, Furunculosis, Staphylococcus Aureus
- Trial name
- SuDS (NCT00731783)
- Testing
- 2% Mupirocin Ointment, 4% Chlorhexidine liquid soap, Hygiene protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Renal Failure
The Efficacy of "MediHoney" to Facilitate Catheter Exit-Site Surgical Wound Healing
To evaluate the efficacy of honey as a post surgical exit site care process to promote healing and prevent infectious bacterial colonization of newly created exit sites.
- Trial name
- NCT01230489
- Testing
- MediHoney
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Antibiotic Resistant Strain
A Trial of Encapsulated Fecal Microbiota for Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus Decolonization
The objective of this study is to provide preliminary insight into the safety and efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for the eradication of gastrointestinal carriage of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus.
- Trial name
- NCT03063437
- Testing
- Encapsulated fecal microbiota preparation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Microbiome Health Research Institute
P Acnes Colonization
Evaluate Effectiveness of Epiduo® Gel in Reducing Antibiotic Sensitive & Resistant Strains of Propionibacterium (P)Acnes
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Epiduo® Gel in reducing antibiotic sensitive and resistant strains of P acnes in vivo.
- Trial name
- NCT00907101
- Testing
- Adapalene 0.1%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel (Epiduo® Gel)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
Prematurity; Extreme, Feeding Disorder Neonatal
Early Protein Supplementation in Extremely Preterm Infants Fed Human Milk
The central hypothesis of this clinical trial is that, in extremely preterm infants, protein-enriched human milk diets compared to usual human milk diets during the first 2 weeks after birth increase fat-free mass (FFM)-for-age Z…
- Conditions
- Prematurity; Extreme, Feeding Disorder Neonatal, Breast Milk Expression, Growth Failure
- Trial name
- NCT04325308
- Testing
- Protein-enriched human milk diet, Usual human milk diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Chronic Wounds
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Daily Pulse Lavage Therapy in Chronic Wounds
This study evaluates the effectiveness of pulse lavage therapy in decreasing bacterial counts in chronic wounds.
- Trial name
- PLI2 (NCT01500746)
- Testing
- Pulse lavage treatment, Dressing changes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Infection
Study of Antimicrobial Activity of Omiganan 1% Gel vs. Chlorhexidine 2% for Topical Skin Antisepsis in Healthy Adult Subjects
The purpose of this research study is to determine if omiganan 1% gel (the investigational medication in this research study) is effective and safe when compared to chlorhexidine 2% (an FDA approved medication) for killing…
- Trial name
- NCT00608959
- Testing
- omiganan 1% gel, chlorhexidine 2% solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cadence Pharmaceuticals
Catheter Infections, Spinal Catheter (Epidural) (Subdural); Complications, Infection or Inflammation
Post-Operative Colonization Rates of Femoral Nerve Catheters Treated With Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Patch
Joint replacement is becoming an increasingly common procedure. In 2005, 534,000 total knee arthroplasties (TKA) were performed in the United States which is at a rate of 18.1 per 10,000 individuals, and the demand for primary…
- Trial name
- NCT01411891
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine impregnated patch (Biopatch)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Conditions Influencing Health Status
Effects of Probiotics in Immune System of Healthy Adults
The present report describes the design of a clinical trial performed on healthy adult individuals to check whether the daily intake of the new Hero strains contribute to intestinal colonization, under safe and tolerable…
- Trial name
- SETOPROB (NCT01479543)
- Testing
- Probiotic CNCM I-4034, Probiotic CNCM I-4035, Probiotic CNCM I-4036
- Where
- 4 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hero Institute for Infant Nutrition
Infection
Impact of Chlorhexidine Cleansing on Bacteria Colonizing the Umbilical Cord of Infants in Bangladesh
Background: In developing countries, many babies are born at home and the umbilical cord commonly becomes infected during the first week after birth, and can be deadly.
- Trial name
- NCT00719329
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine 4.0%, Dry Cord Care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 1,931 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Staphylococcus Aureus, HIV Infections
Rifabutin Based Therapy for the Eradication of Staphylococcus Aureus Colonization in HIV Infected Adults
DESIGN: This single center, double-blinded, randomized phase II study is being conducted to assess the efficacy of a rifabutin based regimen to eliminate S. aureus colonization in HIV infected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00869518
- Testing
- rifabutin plus trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
S. Aureus Oropharyngeal Colonization
Decolonization of the Oropharynx, an Important and Neglected Reservoir of S. Aureus Colonization
The problem of interest is the high rate of recurrent SSTIs in children caused by S. aureus despite the use of systemic antibiotic treatment, due to difficulties in decolonization and the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant…
- Trial name
- NCT02589067
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
End Stage Renal Disease
Study Response of 13-valent Conjugate Pneumococcal Vaccine in Patients With End Stage Renal Disease
The purpose of the study is to determine the response of 13-valent conjugate pneumococcal vaccine in patients 50 years or older with end stage renal disease on dialysis.
- Trial name
- NCT01974817
- Testing
- 13-valent conjugate pneumococcal vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University