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A Comparative Study Between Honey and Alcohol as Topical Skin Disinfectant
Led by Ain Shams University · Updated on 2025-05-07
70
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Skin antisepsis is essential in every healthcare environment. Alcohol/chlorhexidine use might disrupt skin microbiota and lead to antibiotic resistance. This study investigates honey (being natural product with many beneficial therapeutic effects) as topical skin anti-septic agent and compares it with alcohol, in terms of effectiveness and safety.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Comparative Study Between Honey and Alcohol as Topical Skin Disinfectant
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged from 2 to 12 years, of both sexes, and with apparently healthy skin.
- Children who did not receive any form of antimicrobial agent for at least one week prior study.
You will not qualify if you...
- Immuno-compromised due to diseases or drugs.
- Children having any skin disease such as eczema or others.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ain Shams University, Cairo
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, 1181
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Research Team
A
ahmed badr
CONTACT
Y
yosra awad
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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