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N/ACompleted· 30,209 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Chlorhexidine gluconate +1 moredrug
Likely dose
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Evaluating Strategies to Prevent Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Military Trainees

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine·interventional·Posted Apr 16, 2010·Updated Feb 3, 2023

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Chlorhexidine gluconate and Supplemental training, education and hygiene for Staphylococcus Aureus and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 30,209 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This cluster-randomized prospective study will evaluate the effect of hygiene-based intervention strategies on the incidence of overall SSTI and MRSA-associated SSTI among military trainees. The proposed interventions used singly or in combination include standardized training and education, and weekly chlorhexidine showers.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsStaphylococcus Aureus, MRSA Skin Infections, Staphylococcal Skin Infections
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedApr 16, 2010
Enrollment StartMay 1, 2010
Primary CompletionJan 1, 2012
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.7 yearsPosted 16.2 years ago

Interventions

Chlorhexidine gluconatedrug

Self applied chlorhexidine body wash (4% chlorhexidine gluconate, Hibiclens®, Mӧlnlycke Heath Care, Norcross, Georgia) once a week to wash/cover the body (except the face and genitalia).

Supplemental training, education and hygieneother

Supplemental SSTI education for trainees and drill sergeants included pocket cards and posters. Drill sergeants received briefings on SSTI and skin inspection/minor wound care. Trainees were instructed to take an additional 10-minute shower with soap and a wash cloth every week. They were also issued a first aid kit.