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NCT Number: NCT03030989

A Double-blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating Effect of Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Cloth vs Placebo Cloth Baths on the Incidence of Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections in Outpatient Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients

This study evaluates the use of 2% CHG washcloths in an outpatient setting for adults after hematopoietic stem cell transplant in prevention of central line associated blood stream infections. Half of the participants will use 2% CHG washcloths and other half will use placebo washcloths.

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Key information

Conditions

Stem Cell Transplant Complications

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Admitted to the University of Chicago Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit for transplant
  • Age 18 and up

Exclusion criteria

  • Experienced an allergy or rash related to use of chlorhexidine washcloths or other chlorhexidine products
  • Extensive open wounds

Treatment and study plan

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Wipe

Drug

Placebo Wipe

Drug

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Primary Blood Stream Infections

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    Blood stream infections are defined by the presence of bacteria in the blood

  2. Number of Participants With Clinical (Culture-negative) Sepsis

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    Clinical (culture-negative) sepsis is defined by the presence of low blood pressure without bacteria in the blood

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Chicago

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jan 25, 2017
Registry last updated
Dec 10, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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