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Tiny study explores simple skin cleanse to stop staph spread to babies

NCT ID NCT06541145

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a 5-day skin treatment (mupirocin ointment in the nose and chlorhexidine baths) can reduce the amount of Staph aureus bacteria on mothers and their newborns. Only one mother participated, and researchers measured bacterial levels and surveyed her interest and compliance. The goal was to understand if such a treatment could limit bacteria spread between mother and baby.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mupirocin ointment and chlorhexidine cloths
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple way to reduce Staph aureus transmission from mothers to newborns.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only one participant, so results may not apply to others. It focuses on measurement, not treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

1 person

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be enrolled in longitudinal study Project HOPE1000. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants not enrolled in Project HOPE1000 will be excluded.

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Bacterial colonization

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27703, United States

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