New antiseptic cloth could change Pre-Surgery prep

NCT ID NCT03140254

Completed Disease control Sponsor: C. R. Bard Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new cloth soaked in an antiseptic called octenidine for cleaning skin before surgery. Researchers compared it to a placebo cloth and a standard chlorhexidine cloth in 145 adults. The goal was to see how well it reduced bacteria on the skin at 10 minutes and 6 hours after application.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

octenidine dihydrochloride cloth

What this could lead to

If effective, this cloth could offer an alternative to standard antiseptics for reducing skin bacteria before surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase pilot study. The results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and the new cloth may not be better than existing options.

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PREOPERATIVE SKIN PREPARATION

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Locations

BioScience Laboratories

Butte, Montana, 59701, United States