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Human Microbiome and Healthcare Associated Infections - Nursing Home Dwelling Older Veterans
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Intranasal Mupirocin and Topical Chlorhexidine for Human Microbiome. Completed, enrolled 19 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the research is to find out the effect of commonly used topical antibiotics on the bacteria that live in the nose, throat and on the skin of older adults. In addition, the investigators want to determine if these topical antibiotics affect how bacteria are spread in Community Living Centers of the VA Maryland Health Care System.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Antimicrobial antiseptic skin cleanser (4% chlorhexidine) for daily use on Day 1, 3 and 5 of Week 8 of the study. BACTROBAN NASAL ointment (mupirocin calcium ointment, 2%) for use intranasally twice-daily on Day 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Week 8 of the study.