drugset / Trial / NCT02753387

Effect of Oral Preparation on Bacterial Colonization of the Pharyngeal Mucosa in Surgery of Head and Neck Cancer

NCT02753387

Phase 3 Completed 80 enrolled Rennes University Hospital
RandomizedParallel-groupOpen-labelPrevention

Summary

Surgical site infections are an important health indicator for hospitals and a significant medico-economic issue. The aim of the study is to assess the impact of chlorhexidine mouthwash performed before surgery on the bacterial colonization of the pharyngeal mucosa.

Timeline

Start
2016-05-23
Primary completion
2018-09-05
Completion
2018-09-05

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Chlorhexidine Small molecule 10 ml Oral