CompletedNot Applicable

Trial of 2% Chlorhexidine Bathing on Nosocomial Infections in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit

United States350 participantsStarted 2012-07

Plain-language summary

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 surgical site infections) that occur in intensive care unit (ICU) patients bathed with 2% chlorhexidine solution versus patients who receive standard bathing (soap and water or non-medicated cloths).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Admission to the surgical intensive care unit at The Methodist Hospital (Houston, TX) * Anticipated surgical intensive care unit length of stay of 48 hours or more Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Age less than 18 years old * Braden score of less than 9 upon admission to the surgical intensive care unit * Known allergy to chlorhexidine gluconate * Active skin irritation upon admission to the surgical intensive care unit

What they're measuring

Incidence of Nosocomial Infection

Timeframe: Up to 28 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01640925

SponsorJoshua Swan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-05

Results submitted2015-04-15

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