MRSA decolonization kit trial stalls after just one patient
NCT ID NCT05696132
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a complete kit using povidone-iodine (Betadine) gel, soap, and mouthwash to clear MRSA bacteria from patients' noses, skin, and mouths. The goal was to see if the kit could quickly decolonize MRSA within 6 hours. However, the trial was terminated early after enrolling only one participant, so no reliable results are available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- povidone-iodine (Betadine) gel, antiseptic soap, and mouthwash
- What this could lead to
- If it worked, this could offer an alternative to standard MRSA decolonization treatments that are facing drug resistance.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 1 participant, so no meaningful conclusions can be drawn. Povidone-iodine may not effectively clear MRSA from all body sites in real-world use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France
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