Optimizing Infection Prophylaxis Prior to Shoulder Surgery

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · Jun 12, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how to reduce a type of bacteria called C. acnes on the skin before shoulder surgery. The researchers want to find out if applying a skin disinfectant called ChloraPrep with different amounts of pressure affects the level of this bacteria. Participants will have one shoulder cleaned with gentle pressure, like a light wipe, and the other shoulder cleaned with firmer pressure, similar to a massage. By comparing the bacteria levels before and after the cleaning, the researchers hope to see if one method is more effective than the other.

To join this study, participants should be English-speaking men between the ages of 65 and 74. They should not have very sensitive skin, allergies to ChloraPrep, or any recent use of antibiotics or acne treatments. Additionally, participants should not have any wounds on their shoulders. During the study, participants can expect to have some skin samples taken before and after the ChloraPrep application to measure the bacteria levels. This information could help improve infection prevention before shoulder surgeries in the future.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • English speaking
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Self report very sensitive skin
• • Allergic to chlorhexidine
• • Used antibiotics in the last three months
• • Used acne treatment in the last three months
• • Wounds on your shoulders