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 Transp

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2019-06-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

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.

• Phase: Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Chicago
• Treatments: Chlorhexidine; Chlorhexidine gluconate

Criteria

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