CompletedPhase 4

Impact of Postoperative Skin Disinfection With Chlorhexidine on Bacterial Colonization

Sweden60 participantsStarted 2019-08-10

Plain-language summary

A double-blinded, controlled study was conducted at one county hospital in Sweden. Patients were randomly assigned, skin samples were collected at four times; baseline, preoperative, after intervention and after 48 hours. Bacterial colonization were assessed.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Adult patients over 18 years, scheduled for primary elective shoulder arthroplasty surgery. Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria were previous allergic reaction or perceived adverse effects of chlorhexidine, prolonged treatment with cortisone (\>5 mg), antibiotic treatment within 14 days prior to scheduled surgery, skin disease or ongoing skin infection. \-

What they're measuring

Bacterial colonization

Timeframe: At 48 hours after shoulder surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06114459

SponsorLinkoeping University

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-03-20

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