Study of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate-Impregnated Bath Cloths to Prevent MRSA Colonization in Complex Continuing Care
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether daily bathing with 2% chlorhexidine
gluconate-impregnated antiseptic cleanser (CHG) significantly reduces incidence of
colonization of hospitalized patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA).
Investigators postulate that daily bathing with CHG significantly reduces incidence of
colonization of hospitalized patients with MRSA.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Baycrest
Treatments:
Anti-Infective Agents, Local Chlorhexidine Chlorhexidine gluconate