Status:

COMPLETED

RBG: Regular, Bare, Gel: Does Type of Nail Polish Affect Bacterial Counts After Surgical Scrubbing?

Lead Sponsor:

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Conditions:

Bacterial Infections

Surgical Site Infection

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate if type of nail polish (gel polish or regular polish) has an effect on the number of bacterial colonies on finger nails after surgical scrubbing. Par...

Detailed Description

Potential participants will be identified by word of mouth, flyers and institutional networking. Once a participant agrees to enroll, they will have each type of nail polish placed on a single finger ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthcare provider who provides patient care

Exclusion

  • Active dermatitis or other skin abnormality
  • Allergy to chlorhexidine scrub soap

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 28 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 31 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

53 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05210920

Start Date

May 28 2021

End Date

May 31 2023

Last Update

August 4 2023

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UNC Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27516