Can a simple skin wash stop bacteria from passing from mom to baby?

NCT ID NCT06541145

First seen Nov 16, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looks at how a skin treatment given to mothers before childbirth affects the amount of Staph aureus bacteria on their skin and whether it spreads to their newborns. Researchers will also ask mothers about their interest in and willingness to use the treatment. The study involves 20 mothers already enrolled in a larger research project.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Duke University

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27703, United States

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