Dressing study finds no treatment benefit, only chemical levels

NCT ID NCT01112020

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested how much of the germ-killing chemical chlorhexidine remains in special dressings after 7 days on healthy volunteers. It also checked for a breakdown product called PCA. The goal was simply to measure these levels, not to treat or prevent any disease. 45 healthy adults took part.

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Locations

  • Cetero Research

    Saint Charles, Missouri, 63301, United States

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