Cutibacterium Acnes Contamination study: Irrisept Irrigation
Official title Wound Irrigation Comparative Effectiveness Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06379919
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see which irrigation method, normal saline or Irrisept, leads to fewer C. acnes bacteria in tissue cultures taken before deep cleaning. It also looks at patients' reported outcomes and joint movement.
- Who it's for
- People having surgery where deep tissue samples are taken and who might have C. acnes contamination.
- What's involved
- During the operation, tissue samples will be collected, then the wound will be irrigated with either normal saline or Irrisept. Cultures will be checked, and patients will complete outcome questionnaires and range‑of‑motion tests.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Ault patients requiring Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
You likely can't join if
- Age younger than 18 years
- History of shoulder infection
- Antibiotic therapy within 2 weeks of surgery
- Cortisone infiltration within 3 months prior to surgery
- Allergy to CHG
- Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
See the full eligibility criteria
- Ault patients requiring Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Age younger than 18 years
- History of shoulder infection
- Antibiotic therapy within 2 weeks of surgery
- Cortisone infiltration within 3 months prior to surgery
- Allergy to CHG
- Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
- Immunocompromised patients
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Orange, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
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Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Orange, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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