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.

methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nantes

    Nantes, 44093, France