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New gel may stop shoulder implant infections in men

NCT ID NCT07406893

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: St. Louis University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether applying Prontosan antimicrobial gel to the skin during shoulder replacement surgery can reduce bacteria that might cause infections. It involves 60 adult men having their first shoulder replacement. Researchers will compare infection-related bacteria levels between those who get the gel and those who do not.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthropathy bone fracture osteoarthritis rotator cuff syndrome periprosthetic joint infection prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CUTIBACTERIUM ACNES JOINT ARTHROPLASTY PROSTHETIC JOINT INFECTION SHOULDER

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Saint Louis University

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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