Soap vs. antiseptic: which daily wash better cleans kids' skin in the ICU?
NCT ID NCT04117776
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This completed study tested whether washing children in the intensive care unit with a 2% chlorhexidine pad reduces skin bacteria more effectively than washing with mild soap. Researchers took skin samples from 34 children before and after each wash to measure bacterial levels. The goal was to see which method keeps skin cleaner for longer, which may help prevent infections from medical devices like central lines.
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Locations
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Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
Paris, Paris, 75015, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% pad
What this could lead to
If chlorhexidine works better than mild soap, it could help reduce skin bacteria in hospitalized children, potentially lowering infection risks.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (34 children) that only measures short-term bacterial levels, not actual infection rates. Results may not apply to all children or settings.
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