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Study NCT ID:
NCT02096094
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-12-02
First Post:
2014-03-21
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
A Double-blind Evaluation of Adverse Effects of Bath With Wipes Impregnated With 2% Chlorhexidine Versus Placebo
Sponsor:
Universidad de Guanajuato
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Double-blind Evaluation of Adverse Effects of Bath With Wipes Impregnated With 2% Chlorhexidine Versus Placebo
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2014-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Traditional bed bathing have been related to cross-infection. In order to avoid this complication, single-use products such as wipes impregnated with chlorhexidine use is increasing. Nevertheless among nursery staff concern about its side effects prevents its widespread use. The investigators want to know if there are any differences between the use of 2% chlorhexidine wipes and a placebo concerning side effects.
Detailed Description:
Hygiene is part of health recovery in patients, nevertheless in unconscious or sedated patients this procedure becomes a task for the nursing staff. Traditional soap and water bed bath is becoming obsolete as soap could induce skin injuries due to changes in the pH of the skin and furthermore, almost every items used for this procedure could be a reservoir for pathogens, and therefore could lead to infection. Nowadays single-use products are a new option for prevent cross-infections. Nevertheless, traditional bed bathing is a tightly established practice among nursing staff. New evidence about side effects and comfort by wipe bed bathing is needed.
Chlorhexidine impregnated wipes have been used to perform the bed bathing in severe ill patients, as it can protect them from infections. The aim of this study is to determinate if bed bathing with 2% chlorhexidine impregnated wipes has a similar effect that a placebo.
Chlorhexidine impregnated wipes have been used to perform the bed bathing in severe ill patients, as it can protect them from infections. The aim of this study is to determinate if bed bathing with 2% chlorhexidine impregnated wipes has a similar effect that a placebo.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: