Comparison Trial for Chloraprep Versus Aqueous Chlorhexidine (2%) for the Prevention of Catheter-related Bacteremia

Summary

A multicentre, open-label clinical trial of two groups comparing cutaneous asepsis with chlorhexidine gluconate at 2% + isopropyl alcohol 70% in relation to the placement of central venous catheters (Study group) with standard asepsis with aqueous chlorhexidine at 2% (Group Control). The incidence of catheter related bacteremia, the incidence of colonization of the skin and the incidence of colonization of the central venous catheter will be evaluated.

Timeline

Start

2019-10-01

Primary completion

2020-10-01

Completion

2021-04-01

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