Shower power: simple Pre-Surgery cleanliness study halted early
NCT ID NCT04820075
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving patients detailed instructions for showering before scheduled surgery could improve skin cleanliness when they arrive at the operating room. The goal was to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. Only 22 adults participated before the study was terminated, so the findings are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- improved preoperative shower instructions
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, low-cost way to reduce surgical site infections by improving patient hygiene before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 22 participants, so results are limited and may not be reliable. The approach may not significantly reduce infections in larger studies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de ROUEN
Rouen, France
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