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Antiseptic

Chlorhexidine Gluconate for Infection Prevention in Shoulder Surgery

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Jason Hsu, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Washington
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to see if applying different pressures during the use of the skin disinfectant ChloraPrep affects the amount of C. acnes bacteria on the skin. Participants will have one

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals preparing for shoulder replacement surgery who are not currently experiencing infections. The study aims to prevent post-surgical joint infections by optimizing skin cleaning methods before the operation.
What is being tested?
The study tests whether applying Chlorhexidine Gluconate (ChloraPrep) with different pressures affects the reduction of C. acnes bacteria on the skin. One shoulder will be cleaned with gentle pressure, and the other with firmer massage-like pressure.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects from using Chlorhexidine Gluconate may include mild skin irritation or allergic reactions at the site of application.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Randomization Option 2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Right shoulder, Control Group ; Left shoulder, Test Group
Group II: Randomization Option 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Right shoulder, Test Group ; Left shoulder, Control Group
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
2014
Completed Phase 4
~2450

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of WashingtonLead Sponsor
1,831 Previous Clinical Trials
1,907,529 Total Patients Enrolled
Jason Hsu, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Washington
10 Previous Clinical Trials
299 Total Patients Enrolled
~27 spots leftby Dec 2026
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