NCT06688890 Optimization of Surgical Hand Preparation Using Sorbectol
| NCT ID | NCT06688890 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Universidad Complutense de Madrid |
| Condition | Hand Washing |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 28 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-07-12 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-12-18 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 28 participants in total. It began in 2023-07-12 with a primary completion date of 2024-12-18.
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Brief Summary
Previous studies evaluated the efficacy of the hydroalcoholic solution of 3% digluconate of chlorhexidine, 0.3% potassium sorbate and 70% ethanol, "Sorbectol" (Spanish patent ES 2 784 275 B2) in the surgical hand preparation with positive results. This clinical trial is focused on optimising the effectiveness of Sorbectol in the surgical hand preparation by scaling the application times of the product from 1 to 5 minutes following the test procedure and the effectiveness criteria of the European norm EN-12791.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with healthy skin in both hands and short fingernails. * No use of antibacterial agents for at least three days before the intervention. * Not received antibiotic treatment for at least ten days before the intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Known systemic pathologies. * Wearing hand jewelry on the hands. * Allergy to any ingredient of which the solutions used in the clinical trial are composed. * Cognitive and / or motor limitation that makes it impossible to carry out instructions for hand washing.
Contact & Investigator
PARRA
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE MADRID
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06688890 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Hand Washing. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06688890 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06688890 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mariadelmar.parra@ucm.es for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06688890 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Madrid, Spain.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06688890 clinical trial?
NCT06688890 is sponsored by Universidad Complutense de Madrid. The principal investigator is PARRA at UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE MADRID. The trial plans to enroll 28 participants.