New study checks if skin prep really kills germs
NCT ID NCT01366417
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested how well a skin disinfectant called ChloraPrep kills bacteria on the skin before injections. 25 healthy adults had the disinfectant applied, and researchers measured bacteria levels after 30 seconds and 10 minutes. The goal was to see if it works better than a standard alcohol pad.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ChloraPrep (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that ChloraPrep effectively reduces bacteria on the skin before injections, supporting its use in clinical settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 25 healthy adults, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. It measures bacteria counts, not infection rates.
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Locations
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Microbiotest
Sterling, Virginia, 20164, United States