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BPO vs Hibiclens Soap for Surgical Preparation

NCT04021524 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2022-03-15

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Summary

This is a randomized trial of benzoyl peroxide soap versus Hibiclens soap for surgical preparation. The objective is to determine whether benzoyl peroxide soap, commonly available in drug stores for over-the-counter acne treatment, is as or more effective than the standard surgical preoperative soap, Hibiclens soap (chlorhexidine gluconate), in reducing loads of Propionibacteria (Propi) on or under the skin of patients prior to shoulder arthroplasty (joint replacement).

Conditions

  • Propionibacterium Acnes

Interventions

DRUG

Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Bar

Patients will wash with Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Bar

DRUG

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Patients will wash with Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Frederick Matsen, MD · University of Washington

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
89 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-09-10
Primary Completion
2019-05-31
Completion
2021-04-16
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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