Could a simple wipe slash hospital infections?
NCT ID NCT06514131
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using pre-moistened wipes without water for perineal hygiene is more effective than traditional soap and water in reducing skin microbes in totally dependent hospital patients. About 468 adults in medical or geriatric wards will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The main goal is to see if the wipes achieve a 90% or greater reduction in microbial load, which could help prevent healthcare-associated infections.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pre-moistened waterless wipes for perineal hygiene
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple hygiene method could lower infection rates in hospitals, improving patient safety and reducing healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is early and measures microbial reduction, not actual infections, so real-world benefits may differ. Results depend on staff adherence and patient comfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Azienda Ospedaliera, Ospedale Civile di Legnano
Legnano, Milano, 20025, Italy
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Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia, 42123, Italy
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Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Milan, 20122, Italy
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IRCCS AOU di Bologna
Bologna, 40138, Italy
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