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Shower power: simple Pre-Surgery cleanliness study halted early

NCT ID NCT04820075

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving patients detailed instructions for showering before scheduled surgery could improve skin cleanliness when they arrive at the operating room. The goal was to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. Only 22 adults participated before the study was terminated, so the findings are limited.

What this could mean

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Active substance
improved preoperative shower instructions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, low-cost way to reduce surgical site infections by improving patient hygiene before surgery.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 22 participants, so results are limited and may not be reliable. The approach may not significantly reduce infections in larger studies.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

22 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2021

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. age 18 and over, and 2. scheduled for surgery (outpatient or full hospitalization) in one of the following specialties: orthopedics, digestive (including bariatric surgery), gynecological, thoracic, vascular, and 3. having read and understood the briefing note and not showing up for research. Exclusion Criteria: 1. operated on urgently, or 2. operated on for an intervention other than orthopedics, gynecology, digestive surgery, vascular surgery, or 3. having received a toilet in bed, or 4. having expressed their opposition to the research.

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Conditions

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Surgical Wound Infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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Surgery Surgical site infection

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de ROUEN

    Rouen, France

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