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NCT Number: NCT04446923

Surgical Hand Antisepsis With Propan-ol-1 60% Per Rubbing and Scrubbing

The present study evaluates the effects of to compare bactericidal efficacy using the reference antiseptic product propan-ol-1 60% using the hand rub method versus hand scrub method in order to test if pass the standard european norm 12791.

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Key information

Conditions

Skin Diseases Infections Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Surgical Site Infection Surgical Wound Infection Wound Infection

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo

Madrid, 28040, Spain

About this study

The investigators conducted a crossover clinical trial to evaluate the antiseptic effectiveness of preoperative surgical scrubbing using propan-ol-1 60% by rub and scrub. Samples will be taken from the hands of each volunteer after a surgical hands antiseptic.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants without systemic pathologies, with healthy skin of the hands and short fingernails.
  • They do not use substances with antibacterial action.

Exclusion criteria

  • Taken antibiotics before 10 days of the intervention.
  • Wear any jewellery on the hands.

Treatment and study plan

Hand antisepsis by scrub

Drug

Surgical Hand scrubbing using P-1 of both hands using a sterile disposable surgical scrub brush with plastic bristles on one side and a foam sponge on the other side.

Other names: Propanolol

Primary outcomes

  1. Reduction of bacterial load immediately after hand scrub

    Time frame: Change from bacterial load at 5 minutes.

    Participants will scrub the liquid vigorously from hand to the wrists according with the standard handrub procedure.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Reduction of bacterial load after 3 hours of hand scrub

    Time frame: Change from bacterial load at 3 hours.

    Participants will scrub the liquid vigorously from hand to the wrists according with the standard handrub procedure after 3 hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Surgical Hand Antisepsis With Propan-ol-1 60% Per Rubbing and Scrubbing in Accordance With European Norm Regulation 12791

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jun 25, 2020
Registry last updated
Jul 21, 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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