drugset / Trial / NCT01717690
Study of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate-Impregnated Bath Cloths to Prevent MRSA Colonization in Complex Continuing Care
RandomizedParallel-groupOpen-labelPrevention
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether daily bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated antiseptic cleanser (CHG) significantly reduces incidence of colonization of hospitalized patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Investigators postulate that daily bathing with CHG significantly reduces incidence of colonization of hospitalized patients with MRSA.
Timeline
- Start
- 2013-08
- Primary completion
- 2014-09
- Completion
- 2014-09
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Other / unclassified | 2 % | Topical |
Indications
No indication recorded.