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Optimizing Infection Prophylaxis Prior to Shoulder Surgery

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 89 YearsMaleUniversity of Washington
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this interventional study is to determine the amount of skin C. acnes reduction with increased pressure during the chlorhexidine gluconate, brand name ChloraPrep, application. The main question it aims to answer is: Does changing the pressure applied during the ChloraPrep application impact the amount of C. acnes bacteria on the skin after one hour? Researchers will compare ChloraPrep applied at a pressure similar to a gentle wipe to ChloraPrep applied at a pressure similar to a massage to see if wash the amount of C. acnes on the skin after one hour is different. Participants will have one shoulder washed with ChloraPrep using pressure meant to impact the dermal layer, similar to a gentle wipe, and the other shoulder washed with ChloraPrep using pressure meant to impact the subdermal layer, similar to a massage. Participants will have swabs taken of their skin before the C

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Self report very sensitive skin * Allergic to chlorhexidine * Used antibiotics in the last three months * Used acne treatment in the last three months * Wounds on your shoulders
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What it tests

  • Chlorhexidine Gluconate
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Where

1 site
University of Washington
Seattle, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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