Could a simple hand rub save tiny lives? new trial tests best cleaner for NICU
NCT ID NCT07421323
First seen Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tests whether cleaning hands with chlorhexidine or alcohol rubbing is better at preventing infections in premature babies (under 37 weeks) in the NICU. About 100 newborns will take part, and researchers will check their blood for infections at 7, 14, and 28 days after birth. The goal is to find the most effective way to keep these vulnerable infants safe from hospital-acquired infections.
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Marwa Mohamed Farag
RECRUITINGAlexandria, 0325, Egypt
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