Could an extra scrub stop surgical infections?
NCT ID NCT05401292
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding a pre-surgery scrub with isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine soap to the standard cleaning routine can lower the number of germs on the skin and reduce infections after elective foot and ankle surgery. About 100 adults having planned foot or ankle surgery will take part. Half will get the extra scrub, and half will get the usual cleaning alone.
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University of Missouri
RECRUITINGColumbia, Missouri, 65211, United States
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