Snail or Go-Back: which antiseptic technique kills more germs?

NCT ID NCT04002245

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested two different techniques for applying alcoholic antiseptic to healthy skin before placing an IV device. Researchers measured how many germs were on the skin before and after each method in 132 healthy volunteers. The goal was to gather initial data to plan a larger, more definitive study on which technique works best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: alcoholic antiseptic
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help determine the best way to apply antiseptic before placing an IV, potentially reducing infection risk in hospitals.
What could go wrong: This is a very early pilot study with only 132 healthy volunteers, not patients. It does not test actual infection rates, so results may not translate to real-world hospital settings.

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Conditions

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Patient Acceptance of Health Care

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HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

ISFI Pellegrin - CHU de Bordeaux

Bordeaux, 33000, France

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