drugset / Trial / NCT00198679
Effect of Chlorhexidine Skin Cleansing on Skin Flora
RandomizedParallel-groupOpen-labelPrevention
Summary
Given the potential of skin cleansing with chlorhexidine as a safe, feasible, and cost-effective intervention for reducing neonatal death in developing country settings, this study follows a trial already underway in Nepal to test the impact of a single cleansing of the skin with baby wipes cotaining chlorahexidine.
Timeline
- Start
- 2004-03
- Primary completion
- 2005-03
- Completion
- 2005-03
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Chlorhexidine | Small molecule | 0.25 % | Topical |
| Subject | Chlorhexidine | Small molecule | 4 % | Topical |