Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:10 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:10 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00259350
Brief Summary:
The best antiseptic solution for cateheter care remains unknown.High concentration in aquous solution or low concentration in alcoholic solution of chlorhexidine actbetter than povidone iodine in aquous solutions. No study has compare alcoholic formulations of low concentration of chlorhexidine and povidone iodine for skin disinfection prior to insertion of central venous catheters.
To compare the incidence of central venous catheter colonization after skin disinfection with either an alcoholic solution of povidone iodine or a combination of 0.5% chlorhexidine, 0.025% Benzalkonium and 4% benzylic alcohol.
To compare the incidence of catheter related bacteremia in the to study groups. To compare the local and general tolerance of the two antiseptic formulations
Study:
NCT00259350
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00259350