Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of Bed Bathing Methods on VRE Colonization in ICU Patients (NCT NCT07364435)
NCT ID: NCT07364435
Last Updated: 2026-05-07
Results Overview
The presence of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) colonization assessed by skin swab cultures obtained from intensive care unit patients. Cultures were collected at baseline and on days 7, 14, and 21 to compare the effect of two different bed bathing methods.
COMPLETED
NA
210 participants
Baseline, Day 7, Day 14, and Day 21
2026-05-07
Participant Flow
Participant milestones
| Measure |
CHG Bathing
Whole-body bathing with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution performed daily in ICU patients.
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Disposable Antibacterial Wipes
Daily bed bathing using disposable antibacterial body wipes in ICU patients.
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|---|---|---|
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Overall Study
STARTED
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105
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105
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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105
|
105
|
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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0
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0
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
CHG Bathing
n=105 Participants
Whole-body bathing with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution performed daily in ICU patients.
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Disposable Antibacterial Wipes
n=105 Participants
Daily bed bathing using disposable antibacterial body wipes in ICU patients.
|
Total
n=210 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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|---|---|---|---|
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Age, Continuous
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63.095 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.316 • n=105 Participants
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61.267 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.021 • n=105 Participants
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62.181 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.168 • n=210 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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43 Participants
n=105 Participants
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38 Participants
n=105 Participants
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81 Participants
n=210 Participants
|
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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62 Participants
n=105 Participants
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67 Participants
n=105 Participants
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129 Participants
n=210 Participants
|
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Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
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—
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—
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0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
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Body Mass Index (BMI)
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23.876 kg/m²
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.025 • n=105 Participants
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21.780 kg/m²
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.372 • n=105 Participants
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22.828 kg/m²
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.396 • n=210 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, Day 7, Day 14, and Day 21The presence of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) colonization assessed by skin swab cultures obtained from intensive care unit patients. Cultures were collected at baseline and on days 7, 14, and 21 to compare the effect of two different bed bathing methods.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
CHG Bathing
n=105 Participants
Whole-body bathing with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution performed daily in ICU patients.
|
Disposable Antibacterial Wipes
n=105 Participants
Daily whole-body bathing using disposable antibacterial body cleansing wipes.
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|---|---|---|
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Colonization
Baseline
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0 participants with VRE colonization
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0 participants with VRE colonization
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Colonization
Day 7
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30 participants with VRE colonization
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33 participants with VRE colonization
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Colonization
Day 14
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17 participants with VRE colonization
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25 participants with VRE colonization
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Colonization
Day 21
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16 participants with VRE colonization
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26 participants with VRE colonization
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Adverse Events
CHG Bathing
Disposable Antibacterial Wipes
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Prof.Dr.Ayfer OZBAS
Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place