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Which antiseptic method kills more bacteria before surgery?

NCT ID NCT00692484

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

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

Summary

This study tested two different antiseptics used to clean skin before surgery to see which one works better. 122 healthy adults took part. Researchers measured how many bacteria were left on the skin after applying the antiseptics in different ways. The goal is to help reduce infections after surgery.

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

122 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Oct 2007

Finished

Feb 2008

Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Free of dermatoses, cuts, lesions, or other skin disorders around test sites * must not have received topical or systemic antimicrobials, antibiotics, or steroids for 7 days prior to testing and agree to abstain from these materials until completion of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Exposure of test sites to antimicrobial agents, medicated soaps, medicated shampoos, or medicated lotions, use of biocide-treated pools or hot tubs, use of tanning beds, or sunbathing during the 7 day pre-test period or during the test period * exposure of the test sites to strong detergents, solvents, or other irritants during the 7 day pre-test period or during the test period * use of systemic or topical antibiotic medications, steroid medications, or any other product known to affect the normal microbial flora of the skin during the 7 day pre-test period or during the test period * known allergy to latex (rubber), alcohols, inks, or tape adhesives, or to common antibacterial agents found in soaps, lotions, or ointments, particularly chlorhexidine gluconate and povidone iodine * active skin rashes or breaks in the skin of the test sites * currently active skin disease or inflammatory skin condition, including contact dermatitis * showering or bathing within the 72 hour period prior to sampling * participation in a clinical study in the past 7 days or current participation in another clinical study

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  • BioScience Laboratories

    Bozeman, Montana, 59715, United States

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