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Soap vs. medicated wipes: which better cleans ICU kids' skin?

NCT ID NCT04117776

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether daily washes with a medicated wipe (2% chlorhexidine) reduce skin bacteria more than regular mild soap in children staying in intensive care. Researchers took skin samples from 34 children before and after washing to measure germ levels. The goal was to see which method keeps skin cleaner for longer, which may help prevent infections from medical tubes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% pad
What this could lead to
If chlorhexidine works better, it could help reduce infections from central lines in hospitalized children.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study (34 children) that only measures skin bacteria, not actual infections. Results may not apply broadly.

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Study facts

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

Participants

34 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

Jul 2020

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Minors hospitalized in intensive care unit of Necker Hospital.

Ages

0 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients from 0 to 17 years old * Hospitalized in the pediatric surgical intensive care unit of the Necker Hospital for a duration of at least 5 days * Patients likely to receive the 2 types of washes (mild soap and Chlorhexidine Gluconate ) * Patients subject to the service wash protocol for at least two daily washes (24 hours) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not following the 2 types of washes * Chronic skin lesions * Refusal to participate expressed by the holders of the parental authority and/or patient * not respecting the 24h imposed for each wash

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Central venous catheter

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

    Paris, Paris, 75015, France

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