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Nosocomial InfectionsPhase 2/3NCT00549393

Study of Bathing With Chlorhexidine Impregnated Cloths on Nosocomial Infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

A Phase 2/3 study testing 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate cloth in people with Nosocomial Infections, run by Johns Hopkins University at 5 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The investigators propose to conduct a large clinical study to determine if daily bathing with chlorhexidine impregnated cloths will reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 2 months to 25 years
Conditions the study is for
Nosocomial Infections
What is being tested?
2% Chlorhexidine gluconate cloth
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
5,659 participants
Where
5 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Feb 2008to Jun 2012
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 2 months to 25 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients in pediatric intensive care unit

Who cannot join

  • Patients with a history of an allergic reaction to chlorhexidine
  • Patients less than 2 months of age
  • Patients with severe skin disease or burn
  • Patients with an indwelling epidural catheter or lumbar drain

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

United States5 sites
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

  • Seattle Children's Hospital

    Seattle, Washington, 98105

  • Saint Louis Children's Hospital

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

  • Children's National Medical Center

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010

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About this study

Official title: Impact of Daily Bathing With Chlorhexidine Impregnated Cloths on Nosocomial Infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

The investigators propose to conduct a large clinical study to determine if daily bathing with chlorhexidine impregnated cloths will reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Being tested
2% Chlorhexidine gluconate cloth
Keywords
intensive care unit, Healthcare associated infections (HAI), pediatric
Medical subject headings
Cross Infection

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate clothDrug

    Daily bathing

Study groups in NCT00549393
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1ExperimentalDaily bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate
Receives: Drug: 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate cloth
2No interventionStandard bathing with soap and water basin or disposable cloth

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Bacteremia

    incidence of bacteremia comparing those in treatment and control groups

    Measured: participants were followed for the duration of ICU stay, median stay 3 days

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Central Line Associated-bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

    Comparing incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections between treatment and control groups

    Measured: participants were followed for the duration of ICU stay, median stay 3 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Oct 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2008
  3. Primary completionDec 2010
  4. Study completionJun 2012

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
5,659 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00549393
Sponsor's protocol ID
NA_00006799
Status last verified
May 2017
First submitted
24 Oct 2007
Last updated
14 Jun 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Milstone AM, Elward A, Song X, Zerr DM, Orscheln R, Speck K, Obeng D, Reich NG, Coffin SE, Perl TM; Pediatric SCRUB Trial Study Group. Daily chlorhexidine bathing to reduce bacteraemia in critically ill children: a multicentre, cluster-randomised, crossover trial. Lancet. 2013 Mar 30;381(9872):1099-106. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61687-0. Epub 2013 Jan 28.

    PubMed 23363666

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate cloth in people with Nosocomial Infections, run by Johns Hopkins University at 5 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Jun 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 2 Oct 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Bacteremia (time frame: participants were followed for the duration of ICU stay, median stay 3 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00549393, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Jun 2017.

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