Overview

Skin Prep to Reduce Postoperative Shoulder Infection

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-07-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
Propionibacterium acnes is the most common pathogen identified from a surgical site infection in the shoulder. Standard skin preps do not prevent this type of infection. Patients will undergo either a chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide prep in days leading up to surgery. Bacterial burden will be determined at the time of surgery.
Phase:
N/A
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Maryland
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Treatments:
Benzoyl Peroxide
Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Age >18

- Indicated for shoulder surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

- History of previous shoulder infection

- Allergy to Chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide

- Current use of anti-acne medicine around the shoulder

- Patient is pregnant or concerned about pregnancy